Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden

Plastic Free July Fact: Rockbridge County Residents may leave electronic recycling at the Fairfield (storage area adjacent to recycling containers) and Natural Bridge (inside the tire container facing the attendant office) Collection Centers. Items that can be left include: Computers, Monitors, Printers, Televisions, VCR/DVD Players, Stereo Equipment, Fax Machines, Scanners, iPods/Mp3 players, Modems, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Cameras, Telephones, Cell Phones, Tablets/iPads/e-books, microwaves, and other small kitchen appliances (blenders, coffee makers, etc.). Learn more: https://www.co.rockbridge.va.us/491/Electronic-Recycling.

The schedule for this weekend is packed! Which way are you headed?

- Virginia Commonwealth Games (Equestrian) at Virginia Horse Center Foundation
- Bank of Botetourt Beach Music Festival, Buena Vista, Va. at Glen Maury Park
- Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden Music in the Garden with Caravan of Fools
- Wayne Dill at Ecco Adesso Vineyards
- Illumination of the Bridge at Natural Bridge State Park
- Uncorked at Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery

See the calendar for more: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/calendar

Come check out Caravan of Fools at this Friday's Music in the Garden. Globowl Cafe will be there with food for purchase. Gates open at 5:30 with music from 6:30-8pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/935657122654414

Sunset Sound Bath in the Garden tomorrow (7/21) at the lovely Boxerwood Nature Center and Woodland Gardens. You never know who might show up to hear the gong. Starts at 7pm but come early do you can enjoy the environment for awhile. 💚🎶🌳

The next Sunset Sound Bath in the Garden at the beautiful Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden is on Tuesday, 7/21! Session starts at 7pm but plan to come early and enjoy walking the grounds. Hope to see you!

Event page: Sunset Sound Bath in the Garden

We are sad to share that our beloved Board member, painter, carpenter, pressure washing man, window repair man, advocate, and all around Jack of all Trades, Jim Kvach has passed away. He was truly a wonderful and gracious man. Below, we caught him smiling with a jack-o'-lantern he made for our Pumpkin Walk festival. He will be sorely missed.

While many gardens are in full swing by July, it's not too late to get more plants in the ground! 🥒🥕

Direct Sowing:

Zone 6A: Lima Beans, Bush Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Cucumbers, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn

Zone 6B: Lima Beans, Bush Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn

Zone 7A: Lima Beans, Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Cucumbers, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Watermelon

Zones 7B & 8A: Lima Beans, Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Cucumbers, Muskmelons, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Watermelon

Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!

Transplanting:

Zone 6A: Cauliflower, Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes

Zones 6B & 7A: Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes

Zones 7B & 8A: Eggplant, Peppers, Pumpkins, Tomatoes

Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!

You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide
To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov