Monarchs Need More Than Milkweed
Milkweed is essential for monarch caterpillars, but adult monarchs need much more as they make their journey south. Discover the native flowers that provide critical fall nectar and learn how...
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Forgotten Medicinal Herbs
Explore unique medicinal herbs like rattlesnake master, spilanthes, mad dog skullcap, boneset, wild licorice, self heal, mountain mint, valerian, and more. Learn about their traditional uses and the Appalachian herbal...
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Trees That Feed Generations
Discover why planting fruit and nut trees is one of the best long-term investments you can make for your landscape. Learn when they'll begin producing, how long they'll bear fruit,...
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What to Plant in Late July
Late July isn't the end of planting season—it's the beginning of your fall garden. Learn what we're sowing now, which vegetables to start indoors, the best cover crops for healthy...
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Beautiful Plants Deer Usually Leave Behind
Deer are part of gardening in Western North Carolina, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on a beautiful landscape. Learn how thoughtful garden design, fragrant herbs, native...
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Plants That Do the Most
Discover plants that fill many roles in the garden. Learn how comfrey, Tulsi, mountain mint, skullcap, boneset, elderberry, native grasses, and other hardworking plants can support pollinators, build soil, provide...
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Feeding the Plants That Feed Us
Learn how to understand NPK values, hear what your plants are telling you, and build healthier soil biology using organic practices. Whether you're dealing with perennials that won't bloom, yellow...
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Gardening Through Unpredictable Seasons
Learn how to build a resilient landscape with native plants, deep roots, living ground covers, and layered food systems that support soil, wildlife, and long-term abundance through unpredictable seasons. From...
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