Spring Gardening Tales: Local Plants Share Their Secrets

Storytelling in the garden

The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, March 13, 2025

By Staff

With the arrival of spring, Kristi Hendricks explores the rich narratives of garden plants, illustrating their struggles and successes with local anecdotes. From the whispered tales of camellias and forsythias to the birds' dismay over crepe myrtle pruning, her article in The Shepherdstown Chronicle encourages gardeners in towns like Charles Town and Ranson to pay attention to these natural stories. By understanding their plants' needs and histories, local gardeners can cultivate healthier landscapes in time for the growing season.

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