Vanishing Act
byHendersonville horticulturist discusses springtime ephemerals Bloodroot doesn’t sound pretty. Neither does Dutchman’s breeches or squirrel corn or liverwort. And yet, unflattering monikers aside,…
Outdoor Living
Warming Trend
byNew map reveals an altered landscape for growers Late last year, the USDA released an updated Hardiness Zone Map, its first in over a…
A New Leaf
byPotter quickly propagated a hobby into an art business Sydney Broach had dabbled in crafts before. “But nothing ever stuck,” she says, “until I…
Growing Out of Sight
byMost who visit Biltmore are familiar with the sprawling 4,000 acres that encompass the grand house, the floral gardens and conservatory, the winery, and…
How You Bamboo: Montford resident gradually curated the world’s fastest growing plant
byCarol Stangler describes the medium she practiced for many years as environmental art: working with natural materials to make baskets and create sculptural pieces….
Ephemerals for the People
byFormer pastor shares the magic of moss Unicorns aren’t real. Neither are dragons, elves, or fairies. But if these mythical beings were more than…
Tomatoes for All Time
byCraig LeHoullier sows his expertise in Western North Carolina Henderson County, a leading commercial producer of tomatoes, is now also home to a leader in…
Heroes of Horticulture
byAbra Lee headlines Asheville’s annual gardening symposium The Speaking of Gardening Symposium will convene its 24th annual event in August, with a two-day lecture…
“Trees Are Not Lawn Furniture”
byHomeowners empowered with arboreal knowledge can help restore leaf canopy “There are more trees in Henderson County today than in 1928,” says Steve Pettis….
A New Idea Blooms
byHorticulture “imagineers” install new exhibit at NC Arboretum By: Margaret Butler Ibo Gülsen never envisioned working with flowers. An international project consultant from the…