A Cool, Damp Spring

Rust on hollyhock leaf

At Maymont we are enjoying this cool damp spring weather as we tend the gardens and grounds. However, this is also weather that many diseases revel in as well. The old saying “an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure” is true and in the garden it is always a motto to follow. Take time to clean up debris around the base of each plant. Improve air circulation by selectively pruning a stem or two to improve air flow through the plant and around the plants.

Virginia Home Grown: May 2013

Virginia Home Grown May

Amy delves into landscape design with Scott Price of Snow Knows while visiting a private garden near Ivy.

Peggy steps into the James River to participate in a water grass conservation program run by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Participants in the program grow wild celery (Vallisneria americana), a type of underwater grass, in a simple grow-out system in their homes for 10-12 weeks.

Flying Squirrels Insider Episode 204

Flying Squirrels Insider

Jon, Jay and Wes discuss why outfielder Jarrett Parker is about to take off. They will also examine the continuing excellence of short-stop and top prospect Joe Panik. Left-hander Tom Vessella joins the crew on the FSI field for a look into how he has transformed into one of the top pitchers in the league.

National Memorial Day Concert

National Memorial Day Concert

On the eve of Memorial Day, the 24th annual National Memorial Day Concert will bring to life the moving stories of America’s servicemen and women who have given so much to preserve America’s freedoms. The inspiring television event will pay tribute to the profound heroism of all who served during World War II, salute the valor of our Korean War veterans, and honor the sacrifices of our National Guard heroes and their families.

The Ghost Army: One of the Strangest Stories of WWII

Ghost Army

War, deception and art come together in this astonishing true story of American G.I.s who tricked the enemy with rubber tanks, sound effects and carefully crafted illusions during WWII. This remarkable tale of a top-secret mission that was at once absurd, deadly and amazingly effective is told through the stories of the veterans, many of whom — like Bill Blass and Ellsworth Kelly — would go on to have illustrious careers in art, design and fashion.

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

American Masters Mel Brooks

Laugh along as comedy giant Mel Brooks shares stories about his personal life and career. After 60 years in show business, Mel Brooks has earned more major awards than any other living entertainer; he is one of 14 EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winners. Yet, the comedy giant has energetically avoided a documentary profile being made, even issuing an informal gag order on his friends … until now.

Science Wednesdays: Cavemen Cold Case

Cavemen Cold Case

A tomb of 49,000 year-old Neanderthal bones discovered in El Sidron, a remote, mountainous region of northern Spain, leads to a compelling investigation to solve a double mystery: How did this group of Neanderthals die? And could the fate of this group help explain Neanderthal extinction?

Science Wednesdays: Decoding Neanderthals

Neanderthal

What happened when the first modern humans encountered Neanderthals 60,000 years ago? In 2010, a team led by geneticist Svante Paabo announced that they had reconstructed much of the Neanderthal genome and the analysis showed that modern humans and Neanderthals had interbred, leaving a small signature of Neanderthal genes in everyone outside Africa today.