Townside Gardens has been a go-to spot for Roanoke gardeners for nearly 40 years. Now, with spring planting season underway, ...

It’s as if the sun, which is suddenly more visible in the sky, has an ally in the color of so many spring blooms.

Spring brings the return of color to the garden. Bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in.

A tour highlighting Spring Valley farms and food businesses shows agricultural diversity and innovation. There will plenty to eat, too.