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 […]
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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 […]
What’s blooming at WVBG
by David P. DavisNewsroom@DominionPost.com In the unique bloom category, I start with a flower that looks like it should be from Africa, and it turns out that […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG
by David P. DavisNewsroom@DominionPost.com As late-spring heat hits the garden, many plants are rapidly coming into bloom. And, as we have covered in prior reports, many plant […]
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 […]
Goldenrod brightens and helps
As I’ve expressed in earlier columns this year, I find the issue of non-native plants to be more convoluted than it might appear at first glance. I […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG
By David P. Davis Newsroom@DominionPost.com At the West Virginia Botanic Garden, many species are still in bloom from prior columns, including peonies, mints and alliums of all […]
Bees are amazing creatures
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 […]
