Stunning Red Geranium
The intense, vivid red of this Geranium, captured this past Saturday, certainly stands out in this photograph.
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Vivid Red Wax Begonias at Oglebay Park
I captured an image of these captivating red Wax Begonias located in the Bissonnette Gardens this past weekend while attending Oglebay Park’s Oglebayfest. This plant is indigenous to South American Continue ReadingVivid Red Wax Begonias at Oglebay Park
Discovering New Guinea Impatiens: A Purple Marvel
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
Fountain Grass: Beauty or Invasive Threat?
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?
Testing Something
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
‘Karl Foerster’ Feather Reed Grass
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
“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
Purpletop Vervain
During a visit to the Oglebay Park Bissonnette Gardens, I captured this vibrant Purpletop Vervain: Simply gorgeous!