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Landscapes and GardeningVirginia's own Thomas Jefferson left us with numerous wonderful quotes on the subject. Among many favorites is a quote from a letter addressed to James Madison in late October of 1785. It affirms that "...as few as possible shall be without a little portion of land. The small landholders are the most precious part of a state." Born and raised in a very small town, deep in the country, albeit it not in this country, the lessons of tending to a garden were relayed at a very early age. We had a full-blown vegetable subsistence garden, along with fruit trees and shrubs, all adorned by the most beautiful flowers. The nearby pastures, wheat fields and forested land along the Maginot Line were my playground. Snack time and desserts included apples, pears, enormous raspberries and strawberries and tart currants and gooseberries freshly picked that very day. Dinner was a breeze with freshly picked veggies and herbs - carrots, beets, potatoes, asparagus, onions, shallots, garlic, lettuce, parsley, chives and much more. The only items left to purchase were meat, bread, and dairy products. Over the years, working in the garden has been enjoyable in a variety of climates and on several continents. In the process, I've also learned more about plants in general. While some locations were ideal for horticulture, others were not so friendly. Africa for one...a greenhouse atmosphere ideal for the growth of certain plants but not designed to spend much time outdoors in the middle of the day. Even the garden critters belonged in a very different category and made it difficult to enjoy a favorite hobby. Large iguanas who demanded respect replaced annoying squirrels. The itsy bitsy spider was saucer sized and glared back at you. Frogs were poisonous and the oversized ants were definitely out to bite. Today, home is in Prince William County…and although jasmine and other subtropical and tropical flora do not tolerate our oftentimes-cold temperatures [morale of that story is to grow native plants], tending to this little part of northern Virginia is a rewarding hobby. I can vouch for the fact that a half hour of power work in the yard on a sunny day with its stretching, bending, lifting not only qualifies as excellent workout but it can literally jump start my entire day. Bottom line? It is a way of showing that you "believe in tomorrow".
Favorite Native PlantsComing soon...Local ResourcesHardware and home improvement retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's and Ace Hardware all have extensive garden centers with a great selection of annuals and perennials.Lake Ridge Nursery: Beautiful plants, excellent customer service, seasonal events and a fun place to visit, especially at Halloween! Located at 3705 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192-5001; [703]590-0178. Meadow Farms: We have two nearby locations - One at 14135 Jefferson Davis Highway, in Woodbridge; [703] 494-0444 and another at 11210 Dumfries Road [234], Manassas; [703]361-4769. Kingstowne Lawn and Landscape: Located at 7350 A1, Lockport Place in Lorton, VA 22079; Telephone [703]339-8706. Shear Scapes: Landscape designers located at 14887 Farm Creek Drive in Woodbridge, VA; Telephone [703]491-5557. English Country Gardens: Landscape designers located at 14195 Dumfries Road, Manassas, Virginia; [703] 791-5363. Merrifield Garden Center: Well worth a trip up the road to actually see unusual plant specimens. Located at 8132 Lee Highway, in Falls Church;[703]560-6222.
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