Cheyenne Wine

Cheyenne Wine

Cheyenne Wine is a writer and photographer for Rare Roots nursery in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Though she is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, her best lessons have come from working in the dirt of her two-acre property in Richmond. She’s an advocate for local insects, birds, snakes, and toads. Cheyenne focuses on incorporating native plants into the landscape, attracting pollinators, and gardening sustainably.

  • yellow jessamine
    Southeast Regional Reports

    Beautiful 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,…

  • bird in the garden
    Southeast Regional Reports

    How 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…

  • monarch caterpillars
    Southeast Regional Reports

    4 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…

  • English Ivy climbing up trees
    Southeast Regional Reports

    How 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…

  • late fall perennials
    Southeast Regional Reports

    Perennials That Bloom Through Late Fall

    As the weather starts to cool in midfall, many flower beds drift into a slump. The mighty summer bloomers have declined and gone to seed, and there aren’t many plants…

  • blue star creeper
    Southeast Regional Reports

    Unusual Fall Perennials for the Southeast

    In Andy Brand’s article Unusual Fall Perennials, he discusses some out-of-the-box plant picks for this spectacular time in the garden: “As we reluctantly accept the inevitable and begin preparing our gardens…