For more information about these gardens or the Morgan County Master Gardener Program, please visit our website, or contact the Morgan County Extension Office. Website: https://connect.extension.org/g/master-gardeners-of-morgan-county-west-virginia Email: MorganCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu Phone: 304-258-8400 Address: 80 War Memorial Trail, Suite C, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

Native plants were chosen for the rejuvenation of the gardens surrounding the library. They are adapted to the soils, rainfall, and temperatures in this region, and therefore require less maintenance than non-natives. The native plants were chosen for their wildlife value - their ability to provide food and shelter for animals such as birds, butterflies and moths, and beneficial insects. Perennial plants were installed, rather than annuals. Perennial plants come back year after year and once...

Winter - Trim broken branches and stems as needed Throughout the Growing Season Hold bi-monthly workdays to keep weeds at bay Water beds as needed, aiming for 1” of water each week during the first growing season and any time thereafter during dry spells March Prune evergreen and most summer or fall blooming shrubs as needed (Beautyberry, Inkberry Holly, Carolina Allspice, Oakleaf Hydrangea, New Jersey Tea, Witch Hazel) To keep the Inkberries from becoming leggy, remove up to 1/3 of the...