As the leaves change and winter approaches, the Community Arboretum continues to grow with the completion of the new Sunny Meadow Native Garden. This latest addition to the two-acre educational garden, located on the campus of Virginia Western Community College, will highlight species of plants that are native to Southwest Virginia and benefit local ecosystems.

“It’s for people to see native plants growing in a garden space, and to see which plants perform well in our area,” said Clark BeCraft, Horticulture Program Head. “That’s what the Community Arboretum is all about. It’s not only a place for beauty and for coming to see the gardens, but it’s also to educate the public about gardening and finding the right plant for the right place.”

To read this story by Allison Taylor from Impact magazine:
Arboretum’s new garden showcases native plants – News from Virginia Western