Gardening may seem like a simple pastime, but for many, it has become a powerful form of self-care. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore how time in the dirt is helping people feel more grounded.

Spring is the perfect time to embark on your gardening journey in Southwest Virginia and Central Virginia!

Some beneficial rain is on the way, especially if you're getting the garden started

Before you get out the trash bags, experts at Virginia Tech want you to rethink the way you get rid of leaves.

If you love flowers, plants, or gardening, the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs has a new nighttime club called Star City Garden Club.

We are working for you to get gardening tips from Mike's Country Market and Greenhouse on how to get the most out of your flowers this spring.

As you start your spring cleaning, Lowe’s is stepping in to help you get creative and add some nice touches to your home. Lowe’s month-long SpringFest celebration will be hitting stores in April and will include free, curbside family project kits. Starting April 1, you can sign-up for a free Garden-to-Go kit on Lowes.com. The demos will include lawn care maintenance with Scotts and paint demos with The Sherwin-Williams Company. Here’s a list of the events that you can expect to see:

ROANOKE, Va. Have you received random seeds in the mail? The department said Virginians have reported receiving unexpected seed packets that appear to have originated from China. The types of seeds in the packages are unknown and VDACS warns the plants could be an invasive plant species. Those who have received the packets said they may have Chinese writing on them. Anyone who has received this type of package is asked to contact the Office of Plant Industry Services (OPIS) at 804-786-3515 or send an email to ReportAPest@vdacs.virginia.gov.

The nonprofit connects people to local produce, supports local farmers and offers discounts so the community can afford fresh fruits and veggies. “I think it’s really valuable for people to know where their food comes from,” said Lev. "And to be able to take part in that, is hugely powerful.”That’s why he said the four community gardens in Roanoke are so beneficial. When LEAP discovered that the Roanoke Community Garden Association—which has run the gardens in the city for the past 11 years—would have to shut its doors, they leaped into action. The need for these community gardens is there.