Virginia Home Grown: September Edition

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In this September edition, Richard visits with Bill Cox of Casselmonte Farm to see how Ginger is being grown for the Farmer's Market. Amy visits the City Schoolyard Garden at Buford Middle School in Charlottesville to see how the school incorporates gardening into it’s curriculum. The guests for this segment are Emily Axelbaum, Garden Educator and Eric D. Johnson, Principal Buford Middle School. Grace Chapman at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden tells us about September’s Plant of the Month, the Water Lily (Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid', Numphaeaceae).

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Virginia Home Grown is a Live TV program that explores the delights and challenges of gardening and growing in Virginia. Host, Richard Nunnally, and Co-Host, Amy Williams, interview experts and enthusiasts from around the state. The program airs monthly from March through October.

Is it possible to visit Casselmont Farm if I am in the Charlottesville area?

Hi Catherine - 

Yes, you may visit Casselmonte Farm (note that it's in Powhatan), so long as you call ahead.

You can reach the farm at (804) 598-2457 or casselmontefarm@gmail.com

And the website is http://www.casselmontefarm.com/

Hope this is helpful.

Ami Kim, Social Media Manager

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