Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) feeding on a purple coneflower after a rainy morning at the Norfolk Botanical Garden in Norfolk, Virginia.
July 11, 2022

Native Plants and Why Local Genotype Matters for Ecosystems

Tune in to this episode of Wild Virginia Coffee Talk to learn more about native plants and why local genotype matters. A plant is considered native if it has grown naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without human interference. Exotic plants that evolved in other parts of the world or were cultivated by humans… Read more


plastic bottles
June 8, 2022

Toxic Chemicals You May Have in Your Home and Why You Need to Quit Plastic

Alex, owner at Dogwood Refillery, joins the Wild Virginia Coffee Talk podcast to chat about the toxic chemicals associated with plastic, why you need to quit them, and simple (realistic) ways to weed plastic out of your life. Dogwood Refillery is a conscious market offering low-waste and bulk refill goods for you and your family… Read more