“You have some gall,” my friend replied after I sent him a slew of photos. The photos were of … wait for it … plant galls. If […]
Tag: plants
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG
By David P. Davis Newsroom@DominionPost.com Many of our spring bulbs and flowering shrubs are already reaching their peak bloom or have even passed their peak at the […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG?
By David P. DavisNewsroom@DominionPost.com This week at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, we feature our first flowering shrubs of the season and a couple […]
Stressed? Take a stroll
Recently I listened to a podcast about the stress cycle, and how our bodies continue to respond to a past, long-ended stress. The hosts said de-activating stress […]
