Cheyenne Wine
Cheyenne Wine is a writer and gardener with experience working for plant nurseries. She currently helps promote conservation efforts through the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Southeast Regional ReportsColorful Evergreen Perennials for the Southern Winter Garden
Fall and winter are the best times of year to see what our gardens look like outside of peak season and make our wish lists for spring planting. While evergreen…
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Southeast Regional ReportsNative Plants for Fall Interest in the Southeast
Fall could easily be a time of mourning. It’s the season of withering and dying back, of shortening days and cooling nights. Yet if you look at natural areas of…
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Southeast Regional ReportsHow to Grow Blue Passion Flower
When it comes to perennial vines, it’s hard to top the beauty of blue passion flower (Passiflora caerulea, Zones 7–11). This South American native plant is well-suited for the heat…
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Southeast Regional ReportsNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Southeast
Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata Zones: 3–9 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; wet to average soil Native range:…
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Southeast Regional ReportsLawn Alternatives for the Southeast
More and more homeowners are seeking to replace their traditional lawns with ones that are easier to maintain or more environmentally responsible. It sounds straightforward enough, but choosing the right…
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Southeast Regional ReportsPlants That Love Humidity
High humidity is one of the Southeast’s cornerstones, right there with country music and sweet tea. While gardeners have learned to wear its dewy sheen like a badge of honor,…
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Southeast Regional ReportsBeautiful Flowering Native Vines for the Southeast
Vines are a great way to add vertical interest to your ornamental flower beds, and native vines have the added benefit of supporting native insects. It sounds like a win-win,…
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Southeast Regional ReportsHow to Attract Birds to Your Garden
Flittering, twittering, and singing—birds bring so much life to a garden. Apart from their beauty and pleasant songs, they also add to the biodiversity of our landscapes by spreading seeds…
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Southeast Regional Reports4 Must-Have Butterfly Host Plants to Support Biodiversity
Even the most insect-wary gardeners have a special place in their hearts for butterflies. They bring a touch of whimsy and serendipity to our yards, flitting along like fairies and…
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Southeast Regional ReportsHow to Get Rid of English Ivy and Other Invasive Ground Covers
When I bought my house, it was clear that the previous owners had once fallen in love with the promise of weed-controlling, high-coverage ground covers. It worked a little too…
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