Plant People

Governor 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.

Green Neighbors Network was established in 2025, hosting community clean-ups and educational events for children. The nonprofit now operates a community garden in Kingston.

With spring weather blooming in the region, Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County are sharing tips for a bountiful gardening season.

The tulips are beginning to bloom at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery. This week's warm temperatures caused the flowers to sprout quickly.

Little Leaf Farms built 4 ten-acre greenhouses in Carbon County, making it the largest indoor producer of lettuce in the world, the company says.

Pocono 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.

This 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.

The Garden of Giving in Saylorsburg, Monroe County, is a volunteer organization that donates thousands of pounds of fresh produce to local food pantries.

Way’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.

The 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.