By David P. DavisNewsroom@DominionPost.com Last week, we took a stroll through the garden to see what was blooming in some select areas. This week, we focus on […]
Tag: nature
Migrating south for retirement: WVU research pigeon moved to Florida sanctuary
Mr. Grey the retired white-crowned research pigeon is living his life in paradise after having a bit of help making the journey south for retirement. “I wanted […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG
By David P. DavisNewsroom@DominionPost.com This week at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., you will find many of the flowers we have covered so far […]
Forsythia: A dainty, cheerful sign of spring
While winter weather will likely return (according to weather reports, in just a couple of days), I’m taking much joy in spring flowers brought into bloom by […]
WVU Department of Biology shows off Core Arboretum’s botanical beauty with Wildflower Walks
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University Department of Biology will host its annual Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walks at the WVU Core Arboretum beginning April 4. WVU Core […]
What’s Blooming at the WVBG
By David P. Davis Newsroom@DominionPost.com Narcissus is a large genus of perennial plants in the family Amaryllidacaea with common names of daffodil and jonquil. Daffodils are generally white […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG
This is a new weekly series, appearing Fridays, intended to raise awareness of the plant collections of the West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve. Each […]
Seeds really are amazing things
I’m going on the record as saying seeds are amazing. These often tiny little things have such potential, such power. Take for example the milkweed plant seed. […]
Recreating Wetlands
WVU Today Wetlands are essential for their ability to clean water, reduce flooding and promote biodiversity; however, these valuable ecosystems have been destroyed across West Virginia, forcing […]
Arbor Day poster contest seeks entries from fourth, fifth graders
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — West Virginia fourth and fifth grade students can showcase their artistic talents by creating posters for the 2021 Arbor Day contest. The poster contest […]