Education, General, Plant Information
You know the expression, “April showers bring May flowers.” Well, sure enough, April brought us some rain this year and we can expect May flowers to follow. Below you will find some tidbits about a few of the flowers you are likely to find in the various gardens at...
General, Plant Information
Hi everyone. Not sure if you have noticed, but it’s spring! I know I always love this time of year and especially look forward to new flowers blooming. Most people are familiar with the flowers you see coming up in gardens, like tulips and daffodils, but you may also...
General, Plant Information
Tim Toman, WV State Entomologist, prepares a tree for a stem injection. Photo by Ellen Hrabovsky. HWA at base of hemlock needles. Photo by Ellen Hrabovsky. Hemlocks add ecological importance and beauty to our forest trails. Photo by Erin Smaldone....
Education, General, Plant Information
Black oil sunflower seeds are popular among Tufted Titmice and other birds. Photo by Dave Smaldone. Fall is typically a slow month for bird feeding due to the abundance of natural foods budding from trees, plants and fall flowers. Here are a few “Tips &...
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A female tiger swallowtail butterfly and two species of bee visit a cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) at the WVBG. Photo by Erin Smaldone From hemlock and rhododendron forests, to natural wetlands, to cultivated gardens there is always something to see at the WVBG. The...
