“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 you are unfamiliar […]
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DIY Jewelry Tree
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Maybe you want a new and interesting way to organize your jewelry. Or maybe you want to make a gift for someone who has jewelry to display. […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG
By David P. Davis Newsroom@DominionPost.com This article is dedicated to my mom, Sarah Davis, who passed away this week at 94. Sarah was a true lover of plants and gardening to […]
You get to be you every day
It happens, we as humans a lot of the time get wrapped up in so many negatives. Any problem or obstacle that comes our way makes our vision blurred when […]
Deer can be a problem all over
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 horticultural damage by […]
DIY: Upcycled Accessories
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com You’ve made the garden bucket caddy from last week, and you’re about to throw out the leftover small scraps of jeans — wait! You can upcycle even […]
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. Our new pollinator […]
Quit the fads and learn to be healthier
Everyday it seems like people are inventing the “latest and greatest” diets. “Lose seven pounds in three days with this tea.” “Eat only this to get a flat tummy.” “Drink […]
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 overgrown than usual. […]
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 can be quite […]
