Last week longtime extension agent and Garden Guru columnist John Porter announced his plans for a new phase in his life.
In January, John will be moving to Omaha, Nebraska, for a position with the University of Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
This week, the Gazette-Mail begins the challenging search for a new garden columnist.
Not exactly a Garden Guru replacement, since each columnist brings his or her unique approach, but someone with a solid background and expertise in horticulture and gardening, who is willing to share that knowledge with a diverse audience with a variety of gardening skill levels.
We're looking for someone who can share a knowledge and passion for gardening with our readers in a way that is engaging and easy to follow.
Interested? Send an introductory letter outlining your background with a few ideas for columns along with your phone number and any other pertinent details to Maria Young, Gazette-Mail features editor, at maria.young@wvgazettemail.com.
Finalists may be asked to submit a sample column.