
Jane Powell is “Gardening in Pearls” combining her love of gardens, fashion and design. By day Jane is the Communications Director for a community foundation, but out of the office you can find her playing in the garden. With a history in retail and an eye for display and color, plus being a long-time West Virginia Extension Service Master Gardener (Kanawha County chapter) she brings a unique perspective to the garden.
Jane is active in the community and volunteers with the several non-profits as well as Kanawha County Master Gardeners. She lives in a little house on a big hill in Charleston, WV. Her garden has sunny spots and shady beds, where she grows perennials, vegetables and herbs. All of this in the midst of dogs, deer and other creatures of the woods. Jane can be reached at janeellenpowell@aol.com.
“I’ve been reading your Sunday Gazette article. It’s becoming as fun as receiving the annual Burpee, etc. seed catalogues in my younger days. Your garden sounds like the one I wish were mine!”
"What a sweet encouraging piece! You didn't guilt us into biting off big projects, just a few encouraging tips to get things in order! Thanks so much. I'll go toss a pair of dirty gloves, and remember your gentle words to start anew! Wishing you a year of easy gardening, good friends and more inspiration for good advice!"

Mom planted more than vegetables
May 9, 2022

A seed library – what a charming idea
May 4, 2022

Purple reigns in this garden
May 4, 2022

Flowerpot exchange is happening
April 22, 2022

Feeling fancy and creating a potager garden
April 22, 2022

Rock gardens have a rocky history with this gardener
April 5, 2022

Crop Rotation-good for the soil and good for the plants
March 30, 2022

Daffodils bring sunshine to the early spring garden
March 22, 2022

Grab your garden tools, this is a busy week for gardeners
March 22, 2022