The Family Tree(s)
byGracious inn grounds were planted with forever in mind Late frosts and extended droughts fool with the best-laid horticultural plans. But in the gardens…
Outdoor Living
Blooming on the Rock
byMaster Gardener cultivates beauty atop Flat Rock’s historic granite landscape Long before the curtain rises at Flat Rock Playhouse in Henderson County, another kind…
Digging the Difference
byLocal horticulturist will define natives, nativars, and other key concepts When it comes to landscaping and gardens, Shelby Jackson is a native speaker. The…
The Dahlia Whisperer
byResort gardener’s name is known from the Blue Ridge to Balmoral One day sixteen years ago, Drew English took a walk with a friend…
Magical Mountain Laurel
byColorful cottage garden took root from a familiar beauty Mountain laurel, with its glossy evergreen leaves and clusters of delicate, tea-cup-shaped flowers, is a…
Digging Into Spring
byHerb festivals, garden classes, and plant-filled weekends across the mountains Learning Thursdays In most gardens, color is something you admire. In Joyce Tromba and…
Tall Advice for Little Trees
byOwner of backyard nursery dispels bonsai-growing myths Like many other bonsai enthusiasts, Asheville’s Billy Schweig was frustrated by the lack of available quality starter…
From Garden to Garment
byNatural dyer teaches beginners to harvest hues at home While most gardeners nurture ornamental blooms and heirloom veggies, Bethany Hebbard sows her backyard with…
Can’t Beat the Heat
byHot-pepper farm gets the most spice out of a short season With a degree in forestry, Joel Mowrey moved from Southern Ohio to Western North…
The Persistence of Green
byWoodland garden is long on shade and serenity Rosemarie Howard’s curated spread in Flat Rock took some 24 years to reach peak tranquility. But…