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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Backyard Food Forests Made Simple
Food forests do not have to be big and complicated. Learn how to layer fruit trees, berries, herbs, native plants, pollinator flowers, and perennial crops together to create a productive,...
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Planting & Caring for Perfect Peppers
Peppers are a favorite in the garden and the kitchen, and this season’s selection is one of our best yet. Learn how to care for your pepper starts once they...
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Planting for Pollinators All Season Long
Every spring we get excited to see our pollinators return, the buzzing of native bees, fluttering butterflies, moths, hoverflies, and more all arriving in search of food. The best way...
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Beyond the Orchard: Why Every Fruit Grower Should Be Planting Natives
Learn how to make the most out of your orchard with our favorite native perennials. Give back to your soil, pollinators, and more with these low-maintenance native powerhouses.
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