Our Learning Library

Garden Guides:

How to Care for Potted Mums After They Bloom

Don't toss those beautiful autumn chrysanthemums once their first burst of color fades. Many people treat mums as temporary decorations, but with a little care, your potted plants can thrive...

The Science of Soil: Knowing What Your Plant Needs

Your plants are speaking to you through their roots, but are you listening? The secret to thriving gardens, houseplants, and crops lies beneath the surface in something we often take...

Summer Planting in Virginia: A Complete Guide to a Thriving Garden

Summer is a glorious season for gardening enthusiasts in Virginia.

How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Tree

The Garden Market is here to help you if you should need it; we have a lovely selection of trees, and we offer delivery and set up services!

What are USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and Why Are They Important?

When we say a particular plant is suited for zone 7b, do you know what we’re referring to? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created a Plant Hardiness Zone...

Plant Spotlights:

Coreopsis, North American Native Perennial

Coreopsis: Perennial with Plenty to Offer

Coreopsis is a no-fuss flowering friend, forgiving to beginners, and a colorful companion throughout the growing season with over 100 species.

Smooth Hydrangea: Perennial Shrub with Easy-Care Nature

If you’re looking to add a touch of serene beauty to your landscape, you need to meet the smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), a delightful shrub that promises to transform your...

Cinnamon Fern: Easy Perennial with Seasonal Interest

A great addition for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike, the low-maintenance beauty known as the cinnamon fern adds seasonal interest to your landscape. Great for shade or sunny, wet locations...

Lawn & Garden Inspiration:

Growing Culinary and Medicinal Herbs for Your Kitchen and Your Well-Being

Herbs are some of the most forgiving, beginner-friendly plants you can grow. They don’t need much space, they thrive in containers or raised beds, and most are naturally pest-resistant. Plus,...

Herbs, veggies and flowers in a raised bed

Building and Managing Raised Beds for Better Soil, Healthier Plants, and Happier Gardeners

A raised bed can help you control the soil mix and quality, are less prone to weed invasion, are easier to keep pests out of, give you an earlier start...

Perennial Flower Gardens: Establishing Gardens With Plants That Return Year After Year

A perennial flower garden isn’t just about plants—it’s about creating a living, breathing space that brings you joy year after year. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a cozy...

Mulching Techiques: Applying Mulch to Conserve Moisture, Suppress Weeds, and Enhance Soil Health

Think of mulching as part of your garden’s self-care routine. It’s not a flashy step, but it lays the groundwork — literally — for healthier plants, easier maintenance, and more...

The benefits of composting for healthy garden soil

Compost and Soil Health: A Beginner’s Guide to Richer Gardens

Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening, and compost is one of the best ways to enrich and maintain it. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or someone interested in...

Planted containers add instant color and beauty to your outdoor spaces.

Container Gardening for Patios: Elevate Your Outdoor Space with Stylish Planters

Container gardening is one of the easiest and most versatile ways to add beauty and bring color, texture, and personality to your patio and other outdoor living spaces.

Hanging Baskets: Effortless Beauty with Trailing Flowers

Whether you want a cascade of vibrant flowers, lush greenery, or a mix of both, hanging baskets bring elegance, texture, and life to your outdoor space.

How Much? What Kind? Your Mulch Questions Answered

How much mulch do I need? What is the best kind of mulch to use? What kinds of mulch are there? We have answers to your mulching questions!

Container Scaping to Create an Immersive Outdoor Experience

Turn your patios, balconies, and entryways into dynamic landscapes bursting with color, texture, and architectural drama with container scaping!

Living Fences: A Beautiful and Practical Alternative to Traditional Choices

Living fences, composed of trees, shrubs and plants, offer a lush, eco-friendly, and visually appealing alternative to traditional fences. See what shrubs might work best for you and tips for...

Proven Winners:

Hosta: Proven Winners’ Shadowland® Coast to Coast

This striking shade perennial has bold, gold-colored leaves, which really pop and shine, helping it stand out in a shady location. And bonus, that gold coloring will become even brighter...

Proven Winners' Oso Easy Double Red Rose

Roses: Proven Winners’ Oso Easy Double Red®

Not only does this beauty have creds (she was the National Rose of the Year in 2020), the Oso Easy Double Red® Rose is a hard worker, putting out double...

Proven Winners Eco+ Pots for the Win!

When you’re out shopping for flowers at Reston Farm Garden Market, you’ll notice a large selection of our Proven Winners plants are now packaged in Eco+ Grande® and Eco+ Quart®...

Proven Winners' Denim ‘n Lace Russian Sage

Russian Sage: Proven Winners’ Denim ‘n Lace

The Denim ‘n Lace Russian Sage is an award-winner and one of “Garden Answer” Laura’s personal favorites. Their lacy-like, bright, sky-blue flowers bloom an exceptionally long time, and are a...

Proven Winners’ Summerific® “Holy Grail” Rose Mallow

Rose Mallow: Proven Winners’ Summerific® “Holy Grail”

The Summerific® “Holy Grail” Rose Mallow, a hibiscus hybrid, has incredibly large flowers that are stunning not only because of their size, but also because of their rich, deep-red color....

Proven Winner's Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Rose of Sharon: Proven Winners’ Blue Chiffon®

When it comes to flowers, blue is always a harder color to find. Which is just one reason why the Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon is such a spectacular plant....

Indoor Gardening & DIY's:

Front-Porch Holiday Magic: Wreaths & Garland Styling

The holiday season is upon us, and there's no better way to spread cheer than by transforming your home's exterior into a festive wonderland. Your front porch is the first...

5 Tips for Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree

The scent of fresh pine, the twinkle of lights, and the joy of hanging ornaments—nothing quite sets the holiday scene like a beautiful Christmas tree. It’s the centerpiece of festive...

How to Easily Create a Beautiful Harvest Centerpiece with Succulents, Pumpkins and Gourds

Come see us here at Reston Farm Garden Market and get inspired to make the most beautiful fall arrangements and decorations!

Kitchen Herb Garden: A Tasty Way to Cook Through the Fall & Winter

Cook with fresh herbs year-round with an easy-to-maintain kitchen herb garden. Yum, yum! Check out our helpful list of herbs, what to consider, and container ideas. Then pop in to...

Eight Tips That Keep You and Your Houseplants Happy and Healthy

Most plants share basic needs, so if you’re a new plant parent, want to get started, or just want to be sure you’re giving the best care, read on...

Create Your Kitchen Herb Garden for Fresh Herbs All Year

Your Reston Farm Garden Market has the herbs, pots, soil, and encouragement you need to help you get your indoor herb garden thriving.

Turning Garden Plants into Houseplants (for the Winter)

We walk you through taking cuttings from the tender shrubs in your garden and overwintering them for new plants in spring! Reston Farm Garden Market is right here with everything...

Food Recipes + Products:

Our Famous Apple Cider Donuts & Holiday Treats

There’s a certain magic in the air when fall arrives at Reston Farm Garden Market. The crisp mornings, the vibrant colors of mums and pumpkins, and, of course, the unmistakable...

5 Easy Last-Minute Holiday Gifts at Reston Farm

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the annual scramble for the perfect gifts. If your list is still long and time is running short, don’t worry....

Let's Make Some Sweet & Crunchy Honeycomb Brittle

Try making this fun candy concoction using our locally-sourced honey, and your mouth will thank you. Honeycomb Brittle, also known as Honeycomb Toffee and Hokey Pokey, is a treat your...

Fall Cocktails Filled with Fall Flavors are More Fun!

Grab jars of Reston Farm Garden Market's own Bonita's Apple Butter and Big White's Apple Cider for the makings of two delicious signature cocktails: Harvest Mule & How 'bout Them...

Have you Introduced Zook's Homemade Pot Pies to Your Mouth?

Look for Zook's Homemade Chicken, Sausage and Beef Pies in the refrigerated section of our market.

Bonita's Apple Butter Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Come on over the Garden Market and stock up on Bonita’s Apple Butter so you can make your own delicious apple butter oatmeal bars!

Yummy Baked Apple Recipe

Apples have been called nature’s perfect snack. We especially love ‘em baked with brown sugar and cinnamon, served with vanilla ice cream.

Salmon Paninis Need This Secret Ingredient

Try our tangy Sweet Pepper Relish and Apple Cider Mustard to your sandwich creations and you'll never go back to mayo and plain ol' mustard.

The secret ingredient behind Berry Delicious Razzle Sauce is....

Use our Red Raspberry Preserves to create a yummy drizzle for your grilled fish, shrimp, pork and more. Visit Reston Farms Garden Market for yummy foods, gorgeous plants and plenty...