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A new economic impact study shows Virginia’s wine industry contributes nearly three quarters of a billion to the state’s economy.

Farmers markets and vendors have beets, carrots, collards, cabbage, sweet potatoes, Florida tomatoes and much more.

Jere and Emilee Gettle share their story of saving rare heirloom fruit and vegetable seeds in a new book, The Heirloom Life Gardener. The colorful book also provides an A-Z section with tips from their experience for growing produce from around the world.

ScottsMiracle-Gro garden grant program opens for 2012

Va. sees wine industry growth

Virginia’s wine industry grows.

Add greens to a pasta dish

To add some greens to the pasta, prepare a sauce with choped kale and cherry tomatoes.

Healthy veggies like kale and tomatoes not only add nutrients but color and texture to the sauce for an attractive dish.

Book tells rare seeds’ story

Photo courtesy of Jere and Emilee Gettle

By Bobbie Whitehead

U.S. Communities looking to add green space or a garden can apply for funding through ScottsMiracle-Gro Gro1000 Grassroots Grants program.

The international lawn and garden supply company has set a Feb. 24 deadline for the 2012 grants for United States applicants and anticipates awarding more than 100 such grants, just as it did last year.

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