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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We are updating our Frequently Asked Questions. Some links may not work at this time. Please bear with us. Thank you!

Weeds

How can I control chickweed?

Moles and Voles

How do I prevent moles and voles from damaging my garden? What are the differences between them? Are there any good references available?

Tomatoes

Why are my tomatoes producing flowers but no fruit?

Why are my tomatoes rotting on the vine from the ends?

What's making my tomatoes so leafy with no flowers or fruit?

Why are my Tomato leaves curling and dying?

Moss

How do I get rid of the moss in my garden?

Insects

How do I identify good and bad insects?
What resources are available on line?

Lawns

How do I maintain a lawn? When is the best time to fertilize, aerate, etc.?

Squash

What caused those holes in my squash stems?

Herbs

What are the easiest herbs to grow?

Plant Diseases

How do I prevent my plants from getting a disease? What are the differences between bacterial, viral and fungus infections? How do I identify and treat them?

Seedlings

What killed my seedlings just above the soil line?

Native Plants

What are native plants? What are the advantages of planting natives? Are there lists of native plants, shrubs and trees?

Lawns

What grass/turf/lawn is best to plant in Central Virginia? When is the best time and how do I start a lawn? Are there any alternatives?

Soil

Why and when should I get a soil sample done? How do I collect it?

How do I make and use compost? What are its advantages?

What is the purpose of planting cover crops and which ones are best for Central Virginia?

FAQs and Articles

FAQs and Article Topics

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FMG’ers Are Dedicated!

Year to date, our 85 members provided 2,013 hours in volunteer service in 2016 to the citizens of Fluvanna County. The state values this contribution at over $50,325 of community service. Some of our popular projects are FMG Help Desk, Lake Monticello Beautification Corps, Fluvanna Community Garden at Pleasant Grove, Children's Garden and Plant A Row for the Hungry. And we provided a couple of scholarships so that some of our young residents could attend 4-H Camp last summer.

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