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Community Conservation Success
The District's Conservation Assistance Program (CAP) provides technical expertise and funding for energy and watershed projects throughout the Northern Virginia region. Learn more about the program and what projects have taken place in Fairfax communities.
Seven Myths about Rain Gardens
A rain garden is a great way to handle runoff on your property, but it is important to do it right. Learn about some common rain garden myths and misconceptions.
Potomac Vegetable Farms, Conservation Heroes
For more than 50 years, the Newcomb family and associates have owned and operated the Potomac Vegetable Farms in Vienna. They grow and sell a variety of fresh, delicious vegetables, cut flowers, eggs and chickens. PVF was also recognized as the 2016 Clean Water Farm, taking action to protect local soil and water resources.
More Featured Articles
Discover Early Spring Wildflowers
Looking forward to spring? Ready to open the windows for some fresh air and take a walk or bike ride on your favorite local trail? While you’re out, take a look at the splashes of color by the trailside and see if you recognize any of the early wildflowers. These spring ephemerals only bloom for a short time every spring.
It's Spring: Hold on to Your Fertilizer
Contrary to popular practice, spring is not the time to fertilize your lawn. If you fertilize in early spring, the blades will grow at the expense of the roots developing. Extra fertilizer will run off into streams and rivers, polluting fisheries and local drinking water sources.Home Turf: Virginia Healthy Lawns
Virginia Cooperative Extension's Home Turf program brings Master Gardener expertise to the grasses in lawns across Northern Virginia.
Chickens in Your Backyard
Interest in locally grown food is on the rise, from urban gardening to backyard chicken operations. Can Fairfax County residents keep chickens? How can owners care for chickens? What is the best way to manage chicken waste?Other Popular Articles
Land and Conservation
Agriculture, Horse Farms
Five Steps to a Great Horse Pasture
Establishing Your Horse Pasture
Heavy-Use Sacrifice Areas
Managing Horse Waste
No-Till Agriculture
Lawn Care and Gardens
Fall Is Crucial Time for Lawn Care
Weed Free Lawns—Naturally
Soil Test for Fertility
In Spring, Hold On to Your Fertilizer
Water: Streams, Ponds and Water Quality
Ponds
Understanding Stormwater Ponds
Building a Farm or Amenity Pond
Excess Aquatic Vegetation in Your Pond?
Pollution & Litter
Cigarette Butts Pollute
Heavy Metal Pollution
Picking Up Pet Waste
Drinking Smart: Bottled Water or Tap?
Soil, Plants, Trees and Wildlife
Soil & Erosion
The Five Most Interesting Soils of Fairfax County
Erosion and Sediment Control
Retaining Nutrients in Your Soil
Plants and Trees
Early Wildflowers: Spring Ephemerals
Emerald Ash Borer Threat
Fall Color of Trees
Understanding Tree Roots
Wildlife
What's the Buzz on Bees?
What's Happening to Our Bats?
Create a Monarch Waystation
Limiting Lyme Disease - Naturally?
