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These New Guinea Impatiens (scientifically known as Impatiens hawkeri) boast the most mesmerizing shade of purple! While undoubtedly a visually appealing plant, it’s important to note that it’s not native Continue ReadingDiscovering New Guinea Impatiens: A Purple Marvel
This Fountain Grass, also known as Foxtail Grass (scientific name: Cenchrus setaceus), exudes a fiery brilliance in the morning sun along the walking path behind the Oglebay Park Bissonnette Gardens. Continue ReadingFountain Grass: Beauty or Invasive Threat?
Running a test on one of my favorite images from August 10, 2024 – converted to WebP format. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in viewing; as Continue ReadingTesting Something
A visually appealing, yet non-native, species of feather reed grass is situated within the Bissonnette Gardens of Oglebay Park. Karl Foerster, a German nurseryman, introduced the plant as an ornamental Continue Reading‘Karl Foerster’ Feather Reed Grass
“Miss West Virginia,” an impressive sculpture created by Wheeling, West Virginia local artist Jeff Forster, is nestled near the greenhouse’s herb garden at the Bissonnette Gardens of Oglebay Park. Limited Continue ReadingMiss West Virginia
During a visit to the Oglebay Park Bissonnette Gardens, I captured this vibrant Purpletop Vervain: Simply gorgeous!
While admiring the diverse array of exquisite flowers at the Oglebay Park Bissonnette Gardens, I had the pleasure of observing a Two-Spotted Bumble Bee hard at work on a Mealy Continue ReadingTwo-Spotted Bumble Bee