In life, it seems like whenever you get a handle on things everything changes. Moving out, a new job, going to college, ending a long term relationship, […]
Author: For The Dominion Post
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 […]
DIY outdoor food covers
‘Tis the season for socializing outdoors. Gatherings with friends and family often center around a meal. Whether you plan a more formal meal with outdoor seating, spread […]
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 […]
Don’t beat yourself up over it
Have you ever had such a busy week you lose track of your goals? Or have a billion tasks, two double shifts and what seems like zero […]
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 […]
How do animals regenerate limbs?
Salamanders can regenerate their limbs. Instead of scar tissue, the cut is transformed into a wound epidermis, activating chemicals that cause the nerves underneath where the limb […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG
By David P. Davis Newsroom@DominionPost.com Wild and wonderful gardens like the West Virginia Botanic Garden not only have diverse collections of plants but also combine them in ways […]
Prep is the first step to good care
This first step into summer is always my favorite time of year. Seeing kids playing outside, food trucks set up around town, people playing music, the sound […]