Oh dear. Oh deer. Oh dear, oh deer. If you’ve gardened, or have friends who have, you probably know about deer overpopulation. Even if your haven’t had […]
Tag: gardening
Family honors mom with memorial garden at PMH
Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — The family of the late Mildred Thornton Lindley is honoring and remembering Mildred through the creation of a memorial garden at Mon Health Preston […]
What’s blooming at WVBG
By David P. Davis Newsroom@DominionPost.com Every year at the West Virginia Botanic Gardens, 1061 Tyrone Road, gardens are expanded, flower beds are refreshed and new plantings are established. […]
Pay attention and notice new plants to keep
You don’t have to mow, I’ll scythe, I said to my father. He has taken me at my word, and our gardens and paths are now more […]
DIY: Bucket Caddy
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com A misplaced trowel can slow planting down. Locating garden snips or other garden tools that you’ve set aside can not only take time but […]
Goldenrod is a native species, but not without its problems
Save the bees! Many of us have said this phrase with conviction. Many of us applaud or nod in support when we hear or read it. The […]
DIY Garden Trellis
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com With the danger of frost passed, gardens are starting to really pop. With flowers and veggies flourishing in gardens large and small, you may […]
Mastering the art of growing grapes
I’m no sommelier, but I do enjoy a glass of wine. I’m also partial to fresh fruit as well as to jams and jellies, so it only […]
Grape grafting may lead to trying some wine
I’m no sommelier, but I do enjoy a glass of wine. I’m also partial to fresh fruit as well as to jams and jellies, so it only […]
‘Thyme’ to Get to Work
By ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com With summer approaching, now is the perfect time to gather supplies and prepare for herb-drying season. You can harvest herbs any time, but many […]
