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Welcome to the WV Botanic Garden
One Friday morning, I played hooky from work, jumped in a friend’s car, and set off on an adventure. We headed to the West...
Let’s talk about mulch
Mulch has been the topic of the week. It seems everyone I know is mulching. I’m even doing a bit of mulching at the...
Welcome Spring with a Renewed Flower Bed
What a difference a year can make. As we celebrate the first day of spring, with new plants emerging from their winter hibernation, we...
Oh, deer. What have you done?
Rarely do I have a garden conversation that doesn’t include deer. Living in West Virginia means living among wildlife and, most often, herds of...
Hitching a horse to a tree and other garden lessons from 100 years ago
As February ends and before the garden chores of March begin, I am taking a break. I have gathered a few books and settled...
Seeds to plants — let’s start at the beginning
After a career in retail, I get it: Stores can rush the seasons. I agree that it can feel wrong.
This week, Valentine’s Day and...