Resources for Horticulture
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) | Oct 10, 2018 | 2901-1033NP | |||
American Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea (prior name C. lutea)) | Oct 10, 2018 | 2901-1034NP | |||
Evergreen Azalea (Rhododendron species) | Oct 10, 2018 | 2901-1035NP | |||
Beautybush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) | Oct 12, 2018 | 2901-1036NP | |||
Cherrylaurel (Prunus laurocerasus `Otto Luyken') | Oct 12, 2018 | 2901-1038NP | |||
Cotoneaster | Oct 12, 2018 | 2901-1039NP | |||
Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) | Oct 15, 2018 | 2901-1040NP | |||
Doublefile Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum) | Oct 15, 2018 | 2901-1041NP | |||
Drooping Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana) | Oct 17, 2018 | 2901-1042NP | |||
European White Birch (Betula pendula) | Oct 17, 2018 | 2901-1043NP | |||
Flowering Quince | Oct 23, 2018 | 2901-1044NP | |||
Fraser Photinia, Red Tip | Oct 23, 2018 | 2901-1045NP | |||
Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree | Oct 23, 2018 | 2901-1046NP | |||
Goldenraintree | Oct 23, 2018 | 2901-1047NP | |||
Green Ash | Oct 23, 2018 | 2901-1048NP | |||
Japanese Maple | Oct 23, 2018 | 2901-1049NP | |||
Japanese Barberry | Oct 23, 2018 | 2901-1050NP | |||
Japanese Camillia (Camellia japonica) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1051NP | |||
Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1052NP | |||
Japanese Pagodatree, Sophora | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1053NP | |||
Leatherleaf Viburnum (Viburnum rhytidophyllum) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1054NP | |||
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1055NP | |||
Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1056NP | |||
London Planetree (Platanus x acerifolia) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1057NP | |||
Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1058NP | |||
Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1059 | |||
Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1060 | |||
Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) (Mahonia aquifolium) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1061 | |||
Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) | Oct 5, 2018 | 2901-1062 | |||
Privet (Ligustrum species) | Oct 17, 2018 | 2901-1063 | |||
Red Maple (Acer rubrum) | Oct 17, 2018 | 2901-1064 | |||
Evergreen Rhododendron (Rhododendron species) | Oct 17, 2018 | 2901-1065 | |||
Rose-of-Sharon, Shrub Althea (Hibiscus syriacus) | Oct 17, 2018 | 2901-1066 | |||
Scarlet Firethorn, Pyracantha (Pyracantha coccinea) | Oct 17, 2018 | 2901-1067 | |||
Smokebush, Smoketree (Cotinus coggygria) | Oct 17, 2018 | 2901-1068 | |||
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) | Oct 19, 2018 | 2901-1069 | |||
Southern Waxmyrtle (Myrica cerifera) | Oct 19, 2018 | 2901-1070 | |||
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) | Oct 19, 2018 | 2901-1071 | |||
Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) | Oct 24, 2018 | 2901-1072 | |||
Thornless Common Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis) | Oct 24, 2018 | 2901-1073 | |||
Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera) | Oct 24, 2018 | 2901-1074 | |||
Vanhoutte Spirea (Spiraea x vanhouttei) | Oct 24, 2018 | 2901-1075 | |||
White Oak (Quercus alba) | Oct 24, 2018 | 2901-1076 | |||
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) | Oct 26, 2018 | 2901-1077 | |||
Wintercreeper Euonymus (Eunymus fortunei) | Oct 26, 2018 | 2901-1078 | |||
Yaupon Holly Cultivars (Ilex vomitoria ) | Oct 26, 2018 | 2901-1079 | |||
Austrian Pine, Pinus nigra | Oct 26, 2018 | 3010-1462 | |||
Bigleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla | Oct 26, 2018 | 3010-1463 | |||
Bradford Callery Pear (and other cultivars) Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ | Oct 26, 2018 | 3010-1464 | |||
Canadian Hemlock, Tsuga canadensis | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1465 | |||
Carolina Silverbell, Halesia carolina (formerly H. tetraptera) | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1466 | |||
Cedars, Cedrus spp. | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1467 | |||
Chastetree, Monk’s Pepper Tree, Vitex agnus-castus | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1468 | |||
Chinese Juniper, Juniperus chinensis | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1469 | |||
Colorado Spruce, Picea pungens var. glauca | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1470 | |||
Cornelian Cherry Dogwood, Cornus mas | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1472 | |||
Creeping Juniper, Juniperus horizontalis | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1473 | |||
Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1474 | |||
Eastern Arborvitae, American Arborvitae, White Cedar, Thuja occidentalis | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1476 | |||
Eastern Redcedar, Juniperus virginiana | Oct 31, 2018 | 3010-1477 | |||
English Ivy, Hedera helix | Oct 24, 2018 | 3010-1478NP | |||
European Cranberrybush Viburnum (Guelder Rose), Viburnum opulus | Nov 27, 2018 | 3010-1479NP | |||
European Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus | Nov 6, 2018 | 3010-1480NP | |||
European Larch, Larix decidua | Nov 6, 2018 | 3010-1481NP | |||
Evergreen Hollies, (Ilex spp.) | Nov 8, 2018 | 3010-1482NP | |||
Flowering Crabapple | Nov 8, 2018 | 3010-1483NP | |||
Franklinia | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1485NP | |||
Garden Sumacs, Rhus spp. | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1486NP | |||
Giant Arborviatae, Western Arborvitae | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1487NP | |||
Glossy Abelia | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1488NP | |||
Heaths (several species of Erica) and Heathers (Calluna vulgaris) | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1489NP | |||
Japanese Garden Juniper | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1490NP | |||
Japanese Pachysandra, Japanese Spurge | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1491NP | |||
Japanese Pieris | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1492NP | |||
Lilacs | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1493NP | |||
Mountain-Laurel | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1494NP | |||
Mugo Pine, Pinus mugo | Sep 17, 2018 | 3010-1495NP | |||
Oriental Arborvitae, Thuja orientalis (also known as Platycladus orientalis) | Sep 18, 2018 | 3010-1496NP | |||
Red Twig Dogwoods, Tatarian Dogwood (Cornus alba) and Redosier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) | Sep 21, 2018 | 3010-1497NP | |||
Shore Juniper | Nov 21, 2018 | 3010-1498NP | |||
White Fringetree, Old-man’s-beard | Nov 22, 2018 | 3010-1499NP | |||
Yews, Taxus spp. | Nov 22, 2018 | 3010-1500NP | |||
Yuccas, Yucca spp. | Nov 23, 2018 | 3010-1501NP | |||
Growing Pears in Virginia | Pears are the second most important deciduous tree fruit after apple, and it has been grown in Europe since prehistoric times. Pears belong to the genus Pyrus and probably originated near the Black and Caspian Seas. French and English colonists brought pears to America and the first record of pears in the North America was in Massachusetts in 1630. Although pear is a popular fruit, it is not grown as widely as apple. Pears can be grown throughout much of North America because they tolerate a wide range of climatic conditions. |
Sep 14, 2020 | 422-017 (SPES-257P) | ||
Growing Cherries in Virginia | Cherries are grown in many parts of the world, but they have never gained the popularity in North America that they have in Europe and the Middle East. Cherries probably originated in the region between the Caspian and Black Seas, where trees still grow in the wild. |
Sep 21, 2020 | 422-018 (SPES-258P) | ||
Growing Peaches and Nectarines in Virginia | An orchard is a long-term investment and careful planning is essential to ensure economic success. Establishing and maintaining a peach planting to bearing age (three years) costs about $3,500 per acre. Mistakes made at planting often cannot be corrected; other mistakes that can be corrected could seriously jeopardize the economic success of the orchard. Because profit margins for commercial fruit plantings are small, orchards should be established only under the most favorable conditions for success. |
Aug 17, 2020 | 422-019 (SPES-232P) | ||
Pruning Peach Trees | Annual pruning is a critical management practice for
producing easily harvested, heavy crops of high quality
peaches. However, pruning is not a substitute for other
orchard practices such as fertilization, irrigation, and
pest control. Pruning practices vary slightly in different
regions of the United States, but have changed little in
the East during the past 70 years. Although pruning may
vary slightly for different varieties and localities, certain
general practices should be followed. The successful
pruner must understand the principles of plant growth,
the natural growth habit of the tree, and how the tree
will respond to certain types of pruning cuts. Improper
pruning will reduce yield and fruit quality. |
Jul 15, 2020 | 422-020 (SPES-221P) | ||
Training and Pruning Apple Trees | Proper training and pruning of trees is a major component
of a profitable apple orchard operation. Successful
pruning is an art based upon scientific principles of
tree growth and physiology and an experienced understanding
of tree response to various pruning cuts and
practices. Each tree is an individual and should be
treated accordingly. Varieties differ in growth characteristics
and response to pruning cuts, rootstocks, soil,
and growing conditions. It is important that orchard
designs, objectives, and goals be clearly defined and that
pruning principles are developed accordingly. Mediumto
high-density plantings require greater commitment to
detailed training and pruning than low-density orchards
and should not be attempted unless such a commitment
is made. |
Jul 15, 2020 | 422-021(SPES-222P) | ||
Growing Apples in Virginia | Growing apples in the home garden can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, but consistent production of high quality fruit requires knowledge of tree and fruit growth and a willingness to perform certain practices at the appropriate time. Virginia is on the southern fringe of the U. S. apple producing region. Most apple varieties produce the highest quality fruit when night-time temperatures are cool (less than 60°F) at harvest time. Apples grown under warmer conditions tend to be large, soft, poorly colored, and less flavorful than when grown under cooler conditions. Our warm humid summers are also conducive for infection of many diseases. For these reasons, the best Virginia apples are grown at elevations higher than 800 feet above sea level in the western part of the state. However, even apples grown in eastern Virginia usually have quality superior to apples purchased in the supermarkets. |
Aug 17, 2020 | 422-023 (SPES-233P) | ||
Training and Pruning Apple Trees in Intensive Orchards | Since the mid 1970s in the U. S., the number of apple trees per acre in new orchards has gradually been increasing. Orchard intensification is motivated by the desire to produce fruit early in the life of the orchard to rapidly recover establishment costs. Intensification is possible by using dwarfing rootstocks that control tree size, induce early cropping, and produce large quantities of fruit relative to the amount of wood produced. |
Aug 17, 2020 | 422-024 (SPES-234P) | ||
Physiology of Pruning Fruit Trees | Woody plants are pruned to maintain a desired size and shape and to promote a certain type of growth. Ornamental plants are pruned to improve the aesthetic quality of the plant, but fruit trees are pruned to improve fruit quality by encouraging an appropriate balance between vegetative (wood) and reproductive (fruiting) growth. |
Aug 17, 2020 | 422-025 (SPES-235P) | ||
Peach and Nectarine Varieties for Virginia | Peach and nectarine are both members of the genus and species Prunus persica, and probably differ by only a single gene for skin pubescence (hairs on the fruit surface). One probably originated as a mutation of the other, but we do not know which came first. The species originated in China and was taken by traders from there into Persia, Greece, Italy, and other temperate areas of Europe. Peach and nectarine varieties may have yellow or white flesh. In Virginia different varieties ripen over a wide range of dates, from early June until mid-September. Varieties also differ in fruit size, susceptibility to some diseases and susceptibility to low winter temperatures, chilling requirements, and fruit disorders such as fruit cracking and split-pit. Descriptions of some of these characteristics are included in the next section of this publication. |
Aug 17, 2020 | 422-762 (SPES-236P) | ||
Container and Raised-Bed Gardening | Nov 5, 2018 | 426-020 | |||
Urban Water Quality Management–Residential Stormwater: Put It in Its Place. Decreasing Runoff and Increasing Stormwater Infiltration | Humans and plants depend on an adequate supply of
clean water for a number of reasons, from producingfood
to sustaining life. The average Virginia resident
uses 826 gallons of fresh water daily (Virginia Department
of Environmental Quality [VADEQ] 2008). In the
Commonwealth alone, there are more than one million
households that depend on well water, withdrawing
more than 50 billion gallons annually (Virginia Department
of Health 2008). For groundwater replenishment,
we depend largely on recharge (water moving from the
surface to groundwater) from infiltration of precipitation
through permeable surfaces in the environment — an
important part of the natural water cycle (VADEQ
2010). |
Jun 2, 2020 | 426-046(HORT-160P) | ||
Gardening & Your Health, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Gardening with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be very difficult, especially when a long day of shoveling, raking, or weed pulling leaves you with a painful or “tingling” hand or wrist. These aches and pains are often caused in part by improper techniques or tools used in gardening. |
Jun 1, 2017 | 426-060 (HORT-245NP) | ||
Backyard Wildlife Habitats | Oct 28, 2020 | 426-070 (SPES-247P) | |||
The Effect of Landscape Plants on Perceived Home Value | Nov 5, 2018 | 426-087 | |||
Indoor Plant Culture | Nov 5, 2018 | 426-100 | |||
Poison Ivy: Leaves of three? Let it be! | May 9, 2018 | 426-109 (HORT-292P) | |||
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) | |||
Intensive Gardening Methods | Nov 5, 2018 | 426-335 | |||
Asparagus | Sep 16, 2020 | 426-401 (SPES-250P) | |||
Sweet Corn | Sep 16, 2020 | 426-405 (SPES-251P) | |||
Cucumbers, Melons and Squash | Varieties include both the slicer or fresh salad type and the
pickle type (which can also be used fresh); vined, dwarfvined
and bush varieties; all female or all-female seedless
(no pollination required); burpless; and, various mixtures of
these characteristics. Disease resistance is available in many
varieties. |
Sep 16, 2020 | 426-406 (SPES-252P) | ||
Leafy Green Vegetables | Lettuce, a cool-season vegetable crop, is one of the easiest to grow. Lettuce withstands light frost; however, sunlight and high summer temperatures usually cause seedstalk formation (bolting) and bitter flavor. Slow-bolting or
heat-resistant varieties are available and are recommended
for extending the lettuce-growing season. |
Mar 16, 2015 | 426-408 (SPES-253P) | ||
Onions, Garlic, and Shallots | Onions are often grouped according
to taste. The two main types of onions
are strong flavored (American) and
mild (often called European). Each has
three distinct colors, yellow, white, and
red. In general, the American onion
produces bulbs of smaller size, denser
texture, stronger flavor, and better
keeping quality than European types.
Globe varieties tend to keep longer in
storage. |
Sep 16, 2020 | 426-411 (SPES-254P) | ||
Tomatoes | Tomatoes are valuable garden plants in that they require
relatively little space for large production. Each standard
tomato plant, properly cared for, yields 10 to 15 pounds
or more of fruit.Diane Relf, Retired Extension Specialist, Horticulture, Virginia Tech
Alan McDaniel, Extension Specialist, Horticulture, Virginia Tech
Ronald Morse, Former Associate Professor, Horticulture, Virginia Tech
Reviewed by John Freeborn, Assistant Master Gardener Coordinator, Horticulture, Virginia Tech |
May 5, 2021 | 426-418 (HORT-288P) | ||
Root Crops | Sep 16, 2020 | 426-422 (SPES-249P) | |||
Selecting Landscape Plants: Boxwoods | Mar 23, 2018 | 426-603 (HORT-290P) | |||
Selecting Landscape Plants: Groundcovers | Nov 19, 2018 | 426-609 (HORT-31P) | |||
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 | |||
Shrubs: Functions, Planting, and Maintenance | Nov 5, 2018 | 426-701 | |||
Using Compost in Your Landscape | Mar 13, 2021 | 426-704 (SPES-304P) | |||
Creating a Water-Wise Landscape | Feb 2, 2021 | 426-713 (HORT-200P) | |||
Diagnosing Plant Problems | Nov 6, 2018 | 426-714 | |||
Fertilización de árboles y arbustos | Los árboles y arbustos necesitan nutrientes para crecer
y estar sanos. Los tres nutrientes más importantes son
nitrógeno, fósforo y potasio. Un análisis de suelos es
siempre la mejor manera de saber qué nutrientes se
necesitan y la cantidad necesaria de cada uno. |
Jul 12, 2021 | 430-018S (SPES-338P) | ||
Trees for Problem Landscape Sites -- Air Pollution | Aug 10, 2020 | 430-022 (HORT-123P) | |||
Getting Started in the Nursery Business: Nursery Production Options | The nursery industry in Virginia has enjoyed an extended period of growth and expansion. Consequently, there is considerable interest in and some potential for new business opportunities in the industry. Another consequence of this period of economic growth is an increase in competition within the industry to supply the growing demand for landscape plants. Those interested in getting into the nursery business are strongly encouraged to invest their time and energy into learning as much as they can about the modern nursery industry, and the many options now available in nursery production, before they invest any money in facilities and operations. |
Apr 27, 2015 | 430-050 (HORT-89P) | ||
The Basics of Fertilizer Calculations for Greenhouse Crops | Oct 23, 2020 | 430-100 (SPES-263P) | |||
Dealing with the High Cost of Energy for Greenhouse Operations | Mar 16, 2018 | 430-101 (HORT-284P) | |||
Using Plant Growth Regulators on Containerized Herbaceous Perennials | Mar 22, 2018 | 430-103 (HORT-281) | |||
Farm Security - “Treat it Seriously” – Security for Plant Agriculture: Producer Response for Plant Diseases, Chemical Contamination, and Unauthorized Activity | Oct 11, 2019 | 445-004 | |||
Problem-free Shrubs for Virginia Landscapes | The most effective form of plant disease control in the landscape is prevention. Disease prevention can be as simple as choosing the right plant for the right place at planting time. This fact sheet was developed as a guide to shrubs that generally experience few problems in Virginia landscapes. Using these species for new plantings should help you avoid troublesome disease and insect problems in your landscape. |
Jun 27, 2022 | 450-236 (PPWS-69P) | ||
Problem-free Trees for Virginia Landscapes | Many of the tree species commonly planted in Virginia landscapes suffer from disease problems. Although some diseases can be cured, most must be controlled on a preventative basis. The best option for new plantings is to choose species that have a low risk of developing disease.
Listed below, in alphabetical order, are some choices of problem-free trees for Virginia landscapes. |
Oct 19, 2016 | 450-237 (PPWS-70P) | ||
Explanation of Soil Tests | The accompanying Soil Test Report will help you assess your plant's need for fertilizer and lime. |
Dec 7, 2018 | 452-701 (SPES-75NP) | ||
Soil Test Note 19: Vegetable and Flower Gardens (Supplement to Soil Test Report) | Oct 11, 2019 | 452-719 | |||
2022-2023 Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations | This guide lists vegetable varieties that are available and are adapted to the mid-Atlantic region, gives an overview of cultural practices, and list chemicals recommended to manage pests, diseases and weeds in vegetable crops. New varieties of vegetables are constantly being developed throughout the world. While all efforts are made to have comprehensive lists, not all varieties that are adapted will be listed. |
Feb 17, 2022 | 456-420 (SPES-391P) | ||
User Notes for Small-scale Virginia Commercial Hops Production Enterprise Budgets and Financial Statements | Feb 26, 2019 | AAEC-170NP | |||
VCE Model of Community, Local, Regional Food Systems | May 20, 2022 | ALCE-154NP | |||
Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems | Apr 22, 2022 | ALCE-155NP (ALCE-291NP) | |||
Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems (CLRFS) Forum Report | Oct 7, 2016 | ALCE-156NP | |||
Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems (CLRFS) Forum Executive Summary | Virginia’s food system directly impacts the survival and viability of farms and farmland; the economic development of rural and urban communities; the care, restoration, and resilience of ecological resources such as local waterways; and critical health issues. We use the language of community, local, and regional food systems to broadly define a complex and interconnected set of systems and pathways that comprise sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste management to bring about social, economic, and ecological change that benefits all residents. |
Oct 7, 2016 | ALCE-157NP | ||
Lawn Care Safety for the Whole Family During COVID-19 | Apr 9, 2020 | ALCE-193NP | |||
Viticulture Management Poster | Oct 22, 2019 | ENTO-339NP | |||
Manejo Del Viñedo | Oct 22, 2019 | ENTO-339S | |||
Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule: Worker Health, Hygiene and Training | Jun 5, 2017 | FST-278NP | |||
Goldenchain tree, Laburnum × watereri | Sep 20, 2018 | HORT-10NP | |||
Hinoki Falsecypress, Chamaecyparis obtusa | Sep 20, 2018 | HORT-11NP | |||
Japanese Cryptomeria, Cryptomeria japonica | Sep 27, 2018 | HORT-12NP | |||
Japanese Stewartia, Stewartia pseudocamellia | Sep 27, 2018 | HORT-13NP | |||
Japanese Zelkova, Zelkova serrata | Sep 27, 2018 | HORT-14NP | |||
Katsuratree, Cercidiphyllum japonicum | Sep 27, 2018 | HORT-15NP | |||
Kousa Dogwood, Cornus kousa | Oct 1, 2018 | HORT-16NP | |||
Lacebark Pine, Pinus bungeana | Oct 1, 2018 | HORT-17NP | |||
Leyland Cypress, Cupressocyparis leylandii | Oct 2, 2018 | HORT-18NP | |||
Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about Extension Resources | Jan 24, 2018 | HORT-182NP (HORT-287NP) | |||
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 24, 2018 | HORT-183NP (HORT-288NP) | ||
Vertical Gardening Using Trellises, Stakes, and Cages | Vertical gardening is the practice of “gardening up,” in which a variety of structures are used to elevate plant growth to take advantage of vertical space. Vertical gardening is well-suited to urban areas where space is limited and gardeners are interested in using space most efficiently. Balconies, decks, patios, windowsills, fence lines, and backyard gardens are excellent places to practice vertical gardening. This publication will describe the use of vertical gardening techniques to get the most out of growing vegetables and other plants in these small spaces. |
Jun 17, 2020 | HORT-189NP | ||
Mimosa (Silk-tree or Albizia), Albizia julibrissin | Oct 2, 2018 | HORT-19NP | |||
Norway Spruce, Picea abies | Oct 2, 2018 | HORT-20NP | |||
Paperbark Maple, Acer griseum | Oct 8, 2018 | HORT-21NP | |||
Red Buckeye, Aesculus pavia | Oct 9, 2018 | HORT-22NP | |||
River Birch, Betula nigra | Oct 3, 2018 | HORT-23NP | |||
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 | ||
Saucer Magnolia, Magnolia ×soulangeana | Oct 3, 2018 | HORT-24NP | |||
Sawara Falsecypress (Japanese Falsecypress), Chamaecyparis pisifera | Oct 3, 2018 | HORT-25NP | |||
A Guide to the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Process | Jan 24, 2018 | HORT-252NP (HORT-285NP) | |||
Guide to Identifying Food Safety Hazards in Greenhouse Systems | According to the United States Department of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture, sales from greenhouse-grown food crops equaled around $800 million in the U.S. Crops grown included tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, and berries, with hydroponic production operations making up about 64% of the total production (cwt) (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2012). Demand for greenhouse-grown produce continues to increase, providing growers with unique opportunities to tap into this expanding market. Although greenhouse systems provide a more protected environment than field-grown systems, it is important to understand the unique food safety risks and possible sources of contamination when growing produce in these systems. Identifying food safety hazards are necessary to implementing practices that reduce the risk of contamination during the pre-plant, production, harvest, and post-harvest handling stages. Use the checklist below to guide you in asking important questions targeting possible risks at each of the greenhouse system stages. |
Jul 10, 2017 | HORT-254NP | ||
Antimicrobial Resistance: What is it and What’s at Stake? | Oct 25, 2017 | HORT-257NP | |||
How Do We Measure Antimicrobial Resistance? | Oct 25, 2017 | HORT-258NP | |||
The Phenomenon of Antimicrobial Resistance: A One-Health Issue | Oct 25, 2017 | HORT-259NP | |||
Scotch Pine, Pinus sylvestris | Oct 3, 2018 | HORT-26NP | |||
Understanding the Public Health Risks of Antimicrobial Resistance | Oct 26, 2017 | HORT-260NP | |||
The Journey of Antibiotics from Farm to Fork | Oct 26, 2017 | HORT-261NP | |||
What is the Veterinary Feed Directive? | Oct 26, 2017 | HORT-262NP | |||
Mixed Infection of Strawberry Mottle Virus and Strawberry Mild Yellow Edge Virus in the Southeastern United States | Oct 25, 2017 | HORT-268P | |||
Sourwood, Oxydendrum arboreum | Oct 5, 2018 | HORT-27NP | |||
Shoppers Guide for Berry Plants in the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas | Sep 22, 2017 | HORT-270NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Public School (K-12) Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-275NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Hospital Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-276NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Direct-to-Consumer Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-277NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s College & University Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-278NP | |||
Accessing Virginia Market Sectors: Establishing a Marketing Perspective | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-279NP | |||
Star Magnolia, Magnolia stellata | Oct 5, 2018 | HORT-28NP | |||
Sweetpotato Production and Variety Performance in Southeast Virginia, 2015-2016 | May 8, 2018 | HORT-282P | |||
Umbrella-Pine (Japanese Umbrella-Pine), Sciadopitys verticillata | Oct 4, 2018 | HORT-29NP | |||
Low Tunnels in Vegetable Crops: Beyond Season Extension | May 30, 2018 | HORT-291P | |||
Washington Hawthorn, Crataegus phaenopyrum | Oct 4, 2018 | HORT-30NP | |||
Selecting and Using Plant Growth Regulators on Floricultural Crops | Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are chemicals that are designed to affect plant growth and/or development (figure 1). They are applied for specific purposes to elicit specific plant responses. Although there is much scientific information on using PGRs in the greenhouse, it is not an exact science. Achieving the best results with PGRs is a combination of art and science — science tempered with a lot of trial and error and a good understanding of plant growth and development.
good understanding of plant growth and development. |
Nov 15, 2019 | HORT-43P (SPES-149P) | ||
Backyard Composting | Feb 27, 2013 | HORT-49P | |||
American Hornbeam, Carpinus caroliniana | Oct 4, 2018 | HORT-5NP | |||
For the Birds, Butterflies & Hummingbirds: Creating Inviting Habitats | May 13, 2020 | HORT-59NP (HORT-74NP) | |||
American (Fagus grandifolia) and European (Fagus sylvatica) Beeches | Oct 4, 2018 | HORT-6NP | |||
Care Sheet for Sabal minor or “Dwarf Palmetto” in Virginia Landscapes | May 29, 2019 | HORT-60NP (SPES-137NP) | |||
Emerald Ash Borer | The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) is a
wood-boring beetle native to eastern Asia and is now considered
the most destructive forest pest ever seen in
North America. Since its discovery in Michigan in 2002, it
has killed tens of millions of native ash (Fraxinus spp.) trees in
the United States and Canada. This destruction has already cost
municipalities, property owners, and businesses tens of millions
of dollars in damages. |
May 10, 2020 | HORT-69NP | ||
Chinese Elm (Lacebark Elm), Ulmus parvifolia | Oct 9, 2018 | HORT-7NP | |||
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 | ||
Chinese Pistache, Pistacia chinensis | Oct 9, 2018 | HORT-8NP | |||
Selecting Plants for Virginia Landscapes: Showy Flowering Shrubs | This publication features small, medium, and large
flowering shrubs (five of each category) with photos.
All photos are by the author. There are at least eight
shrubs from each category noted in a table (without
photos) at the end of this publication. All shrubs —
featured or in the table — are landscape worthy and
are especially suited to landscapes in Virginia and the
Mid-Atlantic States. |
Jul 30, 2020 | HORT-84P | ||
Douglasfir, Pseudotsuga menziesii | Oct 9, 2018 | HORT-9NP | |||
Weed Management in Small Fruit Crops | Jan 23, 2018 | HORT-286NP | |||
Strawberry Variety Evaluation, Opportunities, and Challenges of High Tunnel Production | Feb 9, 2021 | SPES-273P | |||
Fresh Hops Harvesting and Handling Tips | Jun 29, 2018 | SPES-43NP | |||
Glyphosate: Health Controversy, Benefits and Continuing Debate | Sep 20, 2018 | SPES-63NP | |||
VCE Ag Today: Hot Topics in Commercial Horticulture | Mar 25, 2021 | VCE-1027-6NP |