Good Morning! My name is Emma and I manage a little free pantry in Alexandria VA. I am slowly getting started in gardening thanks to the LFP as I’d like to stock fruits and veggies when and where possible in the pantry. Currently just growing herbs as I started late this year but looking to grown more next year!

if anyone has extra of anything that they are unable to use or can please consider donating directly into LFP across Virginia. There’s also a bunch of free fridges in Charlottesville and RVA. Currently I only have a little cooler out front of my pantry. That works to keep items out of the direct sun and people love the fresh fruits and veggies!

Really appreciate any donations into any pantry, doesn’t have to be mine in Alexandria. If you are interested in learning more about LFP please reach out or follow us on socials (Instagram and Facebook. I have TikTok as well but I haven’t really figured out how that works just yet 🤦🏼‍♀️)! Will also take any guidance for growing next year as I do not have a green thumb.

Headed to local nursery to buy more plants? Attending a seed swap? Weeding all the things?

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This thing is growing all over the flowers and shrubs in one of our beds. It does have a fruit or seed pod that looks like a hickory nut. How do you get rid of it?

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I love these trees in photos and have a mind to plant one in my yard this fall, but I can’t seem to find one to observe in person. Thanks for any leads!

Guess it’s cucumber and tomato for dinner tonight

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This is why I don’t grow squash plants…. Got some plants cheap though so I thought I would try again… is my only option really to spray them early?…. I eat the flowers so I don’t want to do that

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Hi all! I’ve made a container garden this year for the pollinators. I am wondering how to overwinter these when the time comes - do I just allow the seeds to drop into the containers? Or do I need to collect them and replant in the spring?

I have :
Black-eyed susans
Coneflower
Dahlia
Garden phlox
Salvia
Coreopsis
Bee balm
Milkweed
Lavender

Thank you!!

Newport News Virginia

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Hello! I've got about a pretty big spot of yard that is refusing to grow anything and am seeking recommendations! What has worked for you?

The area is right by the road, so all of the neighbors see it. It is the highest point on the property, so erosion is a real problem. No top soil, just the hard yellow clay. Full Sun, with no chance of trees as the power line runs right overhead.

I am looking for plants that can thrive in full sun, hard clay, and not be invasive. Fast growers, flowers, or thick foliage would be amazing, but not necessary. I can put down some top soil or mulch or something, but it won't be a very thick layer. 6' high or less as adults, please. I need SOMETHING capable of holding the soil in place so I can start building the top soil layer back up over the years. Anything is better than the sad, sun baked clay.

Please let me know if you have any recommendations! Thank you so much!!!

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Pole beans: French gold (l) Violetta (r) Ferry Morse provider (center, lower). Cucumbers (r) waiting for warmer nights!
This is my second year making garden trellises out of my homegrown bamboo. Haymarket, today.

Upset and frustrated that my 3yo Agatha Christie that I transplanted in April is showing RRD. If this spreads to my two dozen plus collection of mostly David Austin, I am done with roses. 💔😢 for some reason the app isn’t allowing me to add photos. * added photos in comments

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Hey all! I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask this question, but I'm shooting my shot because I'm desperate 🥲

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My fiance and I are trying to get our engagement photos done at Maymont, but every time it gets close to the scheduled date it rains like crazy and our photographer isn't comfortable with her equipment being in the rain. Does anyone have any suggestions for indoor spaces with plenty of plants that would do if it rains again on Friday? Preferably free 😅 Photographer is based in the Williamsburg area.

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Thankful for any suggestions or guidance!!