A lot of yards are quite shady, and this can become a problem for gardeners. In our next episode, Mark Viette shows us how we can work with the shade to keep our gardens lasting for several years. More at www.vafb.com.
What's the secret to a great pie crust? Chef John Maxwell has the answer, as well as a tasty recipe for an American classic dessert - apple pie. Here's the Chef!
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This month, Virginia's cotton growers will harvest their snowy white crop. Norm Hyde takes us behind the scenes of a typical harvest for a Virginia cotton grower. More at www.vafb.com
Fish farming in Virginia traditionally has been done outdoors in ponds or streams. As Sherri McKinney reports that trend is changing, as the nation's largest indoor aquaculture facility brings this industry to the forefront of agriculture.
It's time to put out your summer vegetables in the garden. Mark Viette has some great tips for producing tomatoes all season long in this month's In the Garden. More at www.vafb.com
Bee colonies are mysteriously disappearing across the country, and farmers are struggling to pollinate crops without them. For more, visit www.vafb.com.
Fresh Virginia scallops, crispy bacon and apple salsa. All tasty treats cooked up by Chef Maxwell in this month's Chef Maxwell's Kitchen. More at www.vafb.com.
As kids return to school, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are popular in the lunch room. In our next episode, Professor Brad tells us all about a man who popularized peanut butter -- George Washington Carver. More at www.vafb.com.
In this month's "In the Garden," Mark Viette talks about decorating our homes for the holidays using greenery from the back yard. More at www.vafb.com.
Gardening into the winter? It can be done... Mark has some tips on how you too can be digging potatoes well into the fall and even early winter. Here's Mark to explain ... In the Garden. More at www.vafb.com
Some may think that tobacco is Virginia's largest crop, but that's not true. In fact, per acre, Hay is the largest crop in the Commonwealth. With more on Virginia's hay crop here's Professor Brad with the ABC's of Agriculture. For more, go to www.vafb.com
It's finally tomato time! There are some great varieties of tomatoes for the home gardener to choose. Mark Viette offers some neat tips on how to serve them. More at www.vafb.com or www.saveourfood.org.
As we wrap up another growing season, many gardeners are already looking forward to next year. Mark Viette shows how to save seeds from many of your plants so you're ready to go next spring. More at www.vafb.com
It seems like everyone chooses to put their garden space together a little differently. The good news is, there is no wrong way to design a garden. But there are dramatically different styles. Here to tell us more about them is our garden expert, Mark Viette. For more, visit www.vafb.com.
We all enjoy a picnic! This summer should be perfect for spending time enjoying our fresh and local foods. This month, Chef Maxwell prepares a softshell crab dish with potato salad. More at www.vafb.com or SaveOurFood.org.
Sherri McKinney explains why Virginia farmers would like to see more incentives for biofuels from the next Virginia General Assembly. For more information, go to www.vafb.com
Lots of homeowners enjoy a warm, crackling fire in the winter. But as Sherri McKinney explains, when it comes to fireplace safety, it doesn't pay to cut corners. More at www.vafb.com.
Thomas Jefferson is known as an innovator and founding father of Virginia and our nation. But, at his home in Monticello... Jefferson was known for much more... Here with a great lesson on Jefferson is our own Professor Brad with this month's ABC's of Agriculture. More at www.vafb.com.
Good soil preparation can make a big difference when it comes to a successful garden. Here to explain how to do it is Mark Viette, "In the Garden." For more, go to www.vafb.com.
Peaches are a favorite summertime treat, and there is nothing better than a slice of delicious peach pie after dinner. And if you put a a little ice cream next to it, it doesn't get much better than that! Here's Chef Maxwell to show us all how to make the perfect peach pie. For more, visit www.vafb.com.
Farmers across the nation planted more corn this year, including Virginia growers. High prices tempted them to expand their crops. But, as Sherri McKinney reports, when you are a farmer, nothing is guaranteed. More at www.vafb.com.
By August, many Virginia gardens are showing signs of disease. Garden expert Mark Viette has some tips on how to spot them... and treat them.
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