Lovely Liatris
Liatris spicata is a wonderful plant native to Western North Carolina. With showy flower spikes that come back year after year, these lovely plants attract pollinators and beneficial insects to your garden.
The Magic of Fuchsias
Our Farm has a number of specialty plants that the staff have perfected the art and science of growing, and a longtime customer and staff favorite are the Fuchsias. Perfect for Mother’s Day (and for any other day), these dazzling plants with an extended bloom time bring exotic beauty to dappled shady areas.
Seed Types Demystified: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, and More
There are many types of seeds, but what exactly does Heirloom mean anyway? And how is it different from Open-pollinated and Hybrid? Here’s our quick guide.
Roses are Here!
Roses – they’re romantic, they’re stunning in a vase, and many have a dreamy fragrance. Plant them in your garden beds, your shrub borders, and tumbling over arbors and fences.
Periodical Cicadas – Brood XIX – No Need to Panic
We’ve been getting lots of questions about the upcoming Periodical Cicada situation. Let’s talk about it! Here in WNC we will experience Brood XIX.
Dogwood Winter
Fluctuating spring temperatures are part of living in the Southern Appalachian mountains. Dogwood Winter happens every spring.
Getting Pumped about Growing Potatoes!
Why plant potatoes when they’re readily available at any grocery store? Taste is why! Your freshly-dug homegrown potatoes will be so tender, so earthy, and
Favorite Fertilizers from Joy
As temperatures increase and plants start to wake up, it’s time to think about the best fertilizers to use. We carry MANY great options, from general purpose to more specific types for particular plants.
Organic Growers School
Organic Growers School is something we look forward to every year. This year I (Joy) attended 3 interesting classes and wanted to briefly share my experience.
What you can plant in March:
March is a great time for planting selected fruits and veggies, getting some warm season seeds started, improving the soil, and other gardening projects!