With a short absence, and August right around the corner itching to get the school year started — a reflection on health is vital before another long journey ahead. We […]
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Beetles a favorite of chicks, not Bird
One of my sustainability goals is to feed my chickens a significant portion of their daily rations from my garden. They have lots of time to free range and forage […]
Why I’m lighter under water
My family and I went to Cheat Lake last week, where we went swimming at the lakeside. My younger brother (who is 5-foot-7) gave my dad (who is 5-foot-11) a […]
DIY: Outdoor Games
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com With COVID-19 cases yet again on the rise and beautiful weather, it’s the perfect time to plan an outdoor game night. With a few fun do-it-yourself projects, […]
For Coombs Flowers, business is a thing of beauty
By Dana HantelNewsroom@DominionPost.com In 1952, William and Agnes Coombs opened a greenhouse and flower shop on Canyon Road. William had just graduated from West Virginia University, and he applied all […]
Slugs eating garden goods
If I told you you have hundreds of creatures in your garden, each of whom had 27,000 teeth, you might opt to stay indoors. I know my garden has just […]
DIY Clothes Hangers
BY ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com While the time for spring cleaning has passed, it’s never too late to organize and beautify storage spaces. If you want to update your closet look without […]
What’s blooming at WVBG
By David P. DavisNewsroom@DominionPost.com Summer is in full swing here in West Virginia, with plenty of hot weather and rain. These are great growing conditions for everything in bloom, especially […]
Good luck isn’t the only thing clover can bring
During my childhood, I spent many hours searching through clover patches for four-leaf clovers. I desperately wanted to find one. Generally, I’ve always been good at finding things, so since […]
DIY Reusable Tea Bags
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com This is an ideal time of year to be drinking fresh herbal tea. Gather some edible plants (clover, yarrow, oregano, mint and more — just be sure […]
