Curb appeal tips to transform your home (BPT) - Sprucing up your home’s curb appeal brings new energy and life, not only to your property, but also to the entire neighborhood. It creates a welcoming and appealing environment, while also...
Recycled plastics in the garden: It's all about the 'green' Our lawns and gardens seem to be all about the “green.” We spend a lot of green on our lawns and gardens – nearly $30 billion a year. We grow a lot of greens – nearly a third of us grow food in ou...
Looking for a greener way to clean your pool? (BPT) - There’s no better way to enjoy the summer than by lounging by the pool. Unfortunately, this backyard family oasis requires regular maintenance throughout the summer that can include expens...
Get ready to enjoy your home's exterior beauty (BPT) - It’s time to make your home’s exterior shine with some added summer curb appeal. You can quickly do the easy stuff – wash your windows, plant annuals, install pathway lights – to spruce th...
Tips for extending your home into your patio (BPT) - In warmer weather, patios transform into the ultimate gathering space for backyard barbecues, reading, relaxing or even exercising. These outdoor rooms become an extension of the house, se...
Birdfeeder basics: Bring on backyard birds with the right feeders (BPT) - When you dine, do you prefer clean and attractive tableware? Does ambiance enhance your enjoyment of your food? Birds feel the same way about their dining habits – the type and cleanliness...
Backyard oasis planning made easy (BPT) - Hooray for a holiday. You’ve got the day off, you’ve sent out the backyard barbecue invite and all your nearest and dearest are coming over to eat, drink and be merry. So, what’s next? Wh...
Surprising ways hot tubs heat up relationships (BPT) - On average, working adults spend less than an hour per day socializing and relaxing, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s American Time Use Survey . Yet a host of research – and c...
More beauty, less beast [Infographic] This season, fairytales will come true as landscapes and gardens flourish, and pest and weeds become a distant memory. Pennington and Amdro know the benefits of having a healthy, weed-free landsca...
Growing tomatoes [infographic] Did you know the average row of tomato plants yields about 60 pounds of harvest? Or that there are over 7,500 varieties of tomatoes? These facts and tons more are just a few reasons why 93 percent...
100 North Main Street, Galax, VA 24333
phone: (276) 236-3500
Discover Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, where Art is for Everyone!
Chestnut Creek School of the Arts is a year-round art school for all ages, abilities, and skill leve...
8711 Stoney Fork Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382
phone: 276-620-6800
We are a scenic tourist attraction in the Blue Ridge mountains with a 100 ft. observation tower. Also a retail country store/gift shop featuring local crafters & gifts. We a...