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 it really is. […]
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Have fun this summer, but make sure to do it safely
Summer is my all time favorite season! Everyday is a chance to get outside and soak up every inch of sunlight whether it’s bright and early or in the everlasting […]
Fashion shouldn’t cause pollution
I enjoy fashion as much as the next person. In fact, I might enjoy it even a little more than the next person. I love dressing up and take pleasure […]
DIY: Cork shoe mat
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Picture this — you come in from the rain, shoes dripping. You leave them near the door where they create a puddle that mixes with some dirt […]
How color vision works
Looking around us, we can see so many things with a wide range of colors. These colors add to the beauty of the world. Even though we humans can’t detect […]
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 combinations can be […]
Don’t take on too much
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, or bringing a […]
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 don’t believe in […]
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 a blanket on […]
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 kinds. This week, […]
