Virginia Gardner

Blog :: 2015

Preparing the Charlottesville Vegetable Garden for Winter

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Some Thoughts about Preparing the Charlottesville Vegetable for Winter

This was my vegetable garden mid-summer...

At this point, the asparagus were finished, the cukes were coming in, I had a late crop of tomatoes (though my husband got his 25 plants in on time in another part of the property), the sweet potatoes were flourishing, the herbs [...]

Preparing the Charlottesville Vegetable Garden for Winter

vegetable gardening in charlottesville va

Some Thoughts about Preparing the Charlottesville Vegetable for Winter

This was my vegetable garden mid-summer...

At this point, the asparagus were finished, the cukes were coming in, I had a late crop of tomatoes (though my husband got his 25 plants in on time in another part of the property), the sweet potatoes were flourishing, the herbs [...]

Lovely Transitional Home with First Floor Master on 10 Acres Near Charlottesville

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Lovely Transitional Home with First Floor Master Bedroom
on 10 Acres Near Charlottesville,
located just 2 miles from Ruckersville, off of US 33 E, near NGIC.

14028 Spotswood Ridge Drive
Spotswood Ridge
$425,00

SOLD!

Located near Charlottesville less than 10 miles from NGIC, the Charlottesville Airport, Hollymead Town Center, many Virginia vineyards and wineries, wonderful restaurants, amazing nurseries, and remarkable [...]

Crepe Myrtles in July

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Charlottesville Area Beauty: Crepe Myrtles in Earlysville Area of Albemarle County

These Crepe Myrtles live at the corner of Woodlands Road and Reas Ford Road, at the four-way stop.  Notice how the color changes... they are an incredibly unusual color, more purple than pink, but depending on the light they appear almost fuschia .  Every time [...]

Orange County, Va is home to a glorious garden nursery, Grelen Nursery and Market

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Our current Orange County listing at 14028 Spotswood Ridge Driveis located close to the Charlottesville area in one direction and, in the other, is moments from an absolutely stunning garden nursery, The Market at Grelen. Plants of all types available for sale, garden structure elements, gifts; Pick Your Own (currently red raspberries and [...]

Orange County, Va is home to a glorious garden nursery, Grelen Nursery and Market

sign at grelen

Our current Orange County listing at 14028 Spotswood Ridge Driveis located close to the Charlottesville area in one direction and, in the other, is moments from an absolutely stunning garden nursery, The Market at Grelen. Plants of all types available for sale, garden structure elements, gifts; Pick Your Own (currently red raspberries and [...]

Charlottesville First Quarter 2015 Real Estate Market

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Charlottesville First Quarter 2015 Real Estate Market Report

 

Charlottesville Area First Quarter 2015 Highlights: Median sales price for the region was up 5.1% over Q1-2014, rising from $244,250 to $256,750. Sellers received 94% of original list price at sale, 2.7 points higher than the five-year average for the quarter. Closed sales [...]

Paying for the Remodeling of Your Charlottesville Home

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Remodeling your Charlottesville home may mean making a huge change, but it could also mean just updating your countertops, refreshing the cabinets from years of wear, or finally removing the old plastic shower stall in favor of a new tile shower and glass door.  Whatever the extent of the project, you'll need a source of funds to pay for [...]

Spring Brings Renewal, so Create a Fresh Approach to your Charlottesville Home

Freshen Up Your Charlottesville Home's Curb Appeal
Do you ever approach your home and wish you saw "wow" instead of "ho hum", or maybe you don't even notice it at all?  Do you drive right into your garage or park at the walkway and only notice that the grass needs work or bushes need pruning?  It happens to most of us at some point or
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How to have a vegetable garden when the light is all wrong in your back yard.

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Yes, you can still have a vegetable garden when the light is all wrong in your back yard. Plant in the front yard! You may be thinking that a front yard vegetable garden will be unsightly, or perhaps you live with a Homeowners Association which prohibits vegetable gardens in the front yard. Trust me, you can make it happen, and it can be [...]

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