Virginia Gardner

Blog :: 2013

The Leaves Turned and They Haven't All Dropped Yet!

charlottesville fall color

Finally, some color! I've always heard that we need a cold snap and rain to encourage the best Fall color. We actually had a pretty wet summer, but we had a dry spell and mild temperatures just as Fall was marching in; it seemed we were going to miss that spectacular Fall foliage color once again. But then it happened... we had a bit of rain [...]

Perfect University and Downtown Location at Willoughby!

University area investment house,charlottesville

Perfect University and Downtown house at Willoughby, 128 Quince Lane, at the "we want to sell!" price of $154,000!

This well-designed townhome features a brick fireplace, cozy dining area, and an updated kitchen.  Also on the main level, adjacent to the kitchen, is an unexpected bonus space... a mudroom, with its own entrance from the [...]

Perfect University and Downtown Location at Willoughby!

University area investment house,charlottesville

Perfect University and Downtown house at Willoughby, 128 Quince Lane, at the "we want to sell!" price of $154,000!

This well-designed townhome features a brick fireplace, cozy dining area, and an updated kitchen.  Also on the main level, adjacent to the kitchen, is an unexpected bonus space... a mudroom, with its own entrance from the [...]

Murder on the Back Forty

Gardening in Central VA with Charlottesville Realtor Virginia Gardner 434-981-0871

Murder on the Back Forty
Gardening in Central Virginia:

This morning I committed murder - multiple times - before my first cup of coffee.

Our "back forty" is actually about 1/10 of an acre and it is our vegetable garden.  I love it and am very proud of it.  We've built a series of raised beds for everything from asparagus to squash to [...]

Yes, indeed, it's Spring in Charlottesville!

Earlysville Spring

We had a relatively drag-y sort of winter... you know, the type that seems to not want to end.  We had just a couple of heavy snows, and the rest of the winter was dry and cold.  A week ago, I was beginning to prepare the beds for upcoming vegetable planting, and I wondered if my Lilacs were dead.  Two days later, after a bit of warmth and [...]

Yes, indeed, it's Spring in Charlottesville!

Earlysville Spring

We had a relatively drag-y sort of winter... you know, the type that seems to not want to end.  We had just a couple of heavy snows, and the rest of the winter was dry and cold.  A week ago, I was beginning to prepare the beds for upcoming vegetable planting, and I wondered if my Lilacs were dead.  Two days later, after a bit of warmth and [...]