Plant People
An occasional feature highlighting gardening tips, projects and inspiration.
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Lydia McFarlane/WVIA NewsGovernor Josh Shapiro heard from residents in Archbald who are worried about the cumulative impacts of data center campuses planned for their community. He visited the borough Wednesday, after releasing final standards for the data center industry to follow in order to get state support. -
Aimee Dilger/WVIA NewsGreen Neighbors Network was established in 2025, hosting community clean-ups and educational events for children. The nonprofit now operates a community garden in Kingston. -
Haley O'Brien/WVIA NewsWith spring weather blooming in the region, Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County are sharing tips for a bountiful gardening season. -
Facebook/Lakeland Orchard & CideryThe tulips are beginning to bloom at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery. This week's warm temperatures caused the flowers to sprout quickly. -
Haley O'Brien/WVIA NewsLittle Leaf Farms built 4 ten-acre greenhouses in Carbon County, making it the largest indoor producer of lettuce in the world, the company says. -
Haley O'Brien/WVIA NewsPocono Organics in Monroe County grows microgreens and recently started producing microgreen powder. The young vegetables are packed with nutrients and can easily be added to a variety of dishes. -
Haley O'Brien/WVIA NewsThis week, WVIA Morning Edition Host Sarah Scinto and WVIA All Things Considered Host Haley O'Brien discuss 'Plant People,' a new feature on WVIA highlighting plants and the people who grow them all over the region. -
Haley O'Brien/WVIA NewsThe Garden of Giving in Saylorsburg, Monroe County, is a volunteer organization that donates thousands of pounds of fresh produce to local food pantries. -
Haley O'Brien/WVIA NewsWay’s Garden in Williamsport, Lycoming County is cared for by three commissioners. Carl Bower gives insight on the history and what it takes to care for the garden on W. 4th Street, also known as Millionaire’s Row. -
Aimee Dilger/WVIA NewsThe Back Mountain Bloomers Garden Club will host a garden tour Saturday, Jun. 28, inviting the public to visit a handful of the most beautiful gardens in Luzerne County.
Haley loves storytelling through all mediums. She has experience working as a TV, radio and digital journalist. As newscast host during All Things Considered, she brings the news of the day to listeners on weekday afternoons. Sometimes she takes WVIA News on the road to broadcast live from locations like the Pennsylvania Farm Show and Wilkes-Barre’s Fine Arts Fiesta. When reporting, Haley seeks out arts and culture stories and fascinating, talented people to interview about their journeys and perspectives. Check out her gardening segment, PLANT PEOPLE, in which she shares gardening stories, inspiration and tips. Have a story idea for Haley? Send her an email at haleyobrien@wvia.org