Resources by Holly L. Scoggins
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Patriotic Gardens: How to Plant a Red, White and Blue Garden | Jul 9, 2020 | 426-210 (HORT-185) | |||
America's Anniversary Garden: A Statewide Corridor and Entrance Enhancement Program | Jul 9, 2020 | 426-211 (HORT-186P) | |||
Getting Started in the Production of Field-Grown, Specialty Cut Flowers | Specialty cut flowers are one of the most profitable field
crops you can grow. Lynn Byczynski, editor of Growing
For Market newsletter (see Resources section),
estimates a value of $25,000 to $35,000 per acre for
field-grown cuts. The most basic requirements are at
least half an acre of open, arable land, a rototiller, and,
of course, time and effort. This publication is directed to
those new to market gardening, but commercial vegetable
growers, tobacco farmers, and young people interested
in summer income are all potential candidates.
Even grain and livestock farmers have increased profitability
in their operations by adding cut flower production.
For many greenhouse and nursery operations,
mid-summer business is slower, relative to spring. A
field-grown cut flower business is a viable option to fill
in the summer production and cash flow gap. |
Nov 13, 2019 | 426-618 (SPES-171P) | ||
Field Production of Cut Flowers: Potential Crops | May 1, 2009 | 426-619 | |||
Using Plant Growth Regulators on Containerized Herbaceous Perennials | Mar 22, 2018 | 430-103 (HORT-281) | |||
User Notes for Small-scale Virginia Commercial Hops Production Enterprise Budgets and Financial Statements | Feb 26, 2019 | AAEC-170NP | |||
Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about Extension Resources | Jan 5, 2023 | HORT-182NP (HORT-458NP) | |||
Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about the Industry | Background: Hops were grown in Virginia even in the days of Thomas
Jefferson, but production eventually shifted away from the east coast in
favor of the Pacific Northwest. For the past few decades, hops have not
been grown commercially on a substantial level in Virginia. However,
beginning several years ago when the craft brewing industry surged,
renewed interest in hops production led to a rapid increase in the number
of hobby and commercial hops growers. A fall 2014 survey showed
approximately 50 growers in the state, but as of 2015 many new growers
have been added to the ranks. Much of the production is clustered in
Northern Virginia and the I-81 and I-64 corridors, but growers can be
found in all regions of the state stretching from Southeast to Southwest
Virginia. |
Jan 4, 2023 | HORT-183NP (SPES-459NP) | ||
GAPs and FSMA – an Overview for Hop Growers in Virginia | Food safety is a hot topic for hop growers and brewers. With multiple
acronyms for various practices, standards, and regulations: GAPs,
FSMA, PSR, PCR, and more; the confusion is understandable. Let’s
examine where the small-acreage hop grower fits in. This fact sheet serves as
an orientation to these standards,regulations, and practices as they may
apply to hops; it is in no way a complete set of guidelines or substitute for training. |
Dec 20, 2016 | HORT-237NP | ||
Care Sheet for Sabal minor or “Dwarf Palmetto” in Virginia Landscapes | May 29, 2019 | HORT-60NP (SPES-137NP) | |||
Fooling Mother Nature: Forcing Flower Bulbs for Indoor Bloom | Have you ever wondered if it is possible to enjoy the beauty
of bulbs in the middle of winter? The answer is definitely
yes! Many people are familiar with the hourglass-shaped
vase filled with water and topped with a hyacinth bulb,
or a low bowl filled with several Paper White narcissus,
and the popular boxed amaryllis bulb as a welcome winter
holiday gift. Most bulbs can be forced but additional
planning is required in order to have a successful period
of blooms. |
Oct 2, 2019 | HORT-76NP | ||
Fresh Hops Harvesting and Handling Tips | Jun 29, 2018 | SPES-43NP | |||
Irrigation Considerations for Commercial Hop Producers | Mar 7, 2019 | SPES-95P | |||
Small Scale Perennial Production Using Iris as an Example Crop | Apr 20, 2022 | SPES-354P | |||
Container Production of Herbaceous Peonies: Information for Greenhouse and Nursery Operators | Oct 26, 2022 | SPES-388P |