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Virginia’s hot, dry summers and they support a wide variety of local wildlife as well.

Since native plants require less maintenance than nonnative species, Mitchell said she thinks that approach will help keep plantings around town healthier than the ones already there.

“Over the years, I’ve been putting flowers here and there, and we don't have anybody to water anything,” she said. “A master gardener will be aware of those things that would be best for us to use.”

Master gardeners are certified by the Virginia Cooperative Extension, which requires them to take 50 hours of classroom training and perform community service to

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