Winterizing Figs
Learn how to protect tender fig wood, preserve next year’s breba (first) crop, and set your trees up for a stronger, earlier harvest. From smart siting and heavy mulching to...
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Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants: Techniques & Tips
Learn how to overwinter tender perennial plants in Western North Carolina. Learn tips on protecting tropicals, medicinals, and container-grown herbs like turmeric, lemongrass, rosemary, and lavender before the first hard...
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Fall Perennial Planting Guide
Discover how planting perennials in fall helps your garden grow bigger, more vibrant plants next season. Learn which WNC native perennials to plant now, how to fertilize for strong roots,...
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The Power of Native Grasses: Rooted in Resilience
Native grasses do far more than fill a landscape with beauty. They stabilize soil with roots that can stretch 10 feet underground, provide forage for wildlife and livestock, and support...
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Fall Cover Cropping: Building Healthy Soil
Restore your garden beds through the fall and winter with cover crops. From winter rye and winter wheat to crimson clover and Austrian winter peas, these plants protect your soil,...
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The Benefits of Willow Trees
Few trees give back like willows. From anchoring streambanks and feeding pollinators to offering traditional medicine, learn how willows are true allies in the garden and beyond.
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Saving Heirloom Tomato Seeds at Home
Saving heirloom tomato seeds isn’t just about next year’s harvest, it’s about preserving history, flavor, and tradition. Learn how easy it is to save your own heirloom tomato varieties. When...
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Mid-Summer Medicinals: Harvest, Care & Use
Mid-summer is the perfect time to harvest and care for your tea and medicinal herbs. Learn when and how to prune, dry, and use favorites like skullcap, anise hyssop, calendula,...
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