At last a book that gathers all you need to know about gardening in Northern Virginia in one place. Includes basic tips on gardening, details on reliable annuals and perennials for our region, advice on how to critter-proof your property and extensive lists of local resources, including garden centers, plant sales, garden shows and public gardens. Strong emphasis on native plants and avoiding invasive aliens. Extremely helpful index includes information on deer resistance and whether or not a plant is invasive or native.