Periodical Cicadas – Brood XIX – No Need to Panic

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. These are different from our normal annual cicadas which normally awake in June and serenade us in summer; notably they...
Dogwood Winter

Dogwood Winter

Fluctuating spring temperatures are part of living in the Southern Appalachian mountains. Dogwood Winter happens every spring. It is a cold snap that usually happens when the local Dogwoods have started to bloom, but after some of your tender plants have started to...
Apple Trees – Heirloom vs. Modern?

Apple Trees – Heirloom vs. Modern?

Let’s talk about apples! Apples come in a surprising range of flavors, textures, and colors. What you are able to find at the grocery store is a very limited selection of what is available in the apple world. However, if you have space to plant a few trees, you can...
Welcome to Gardening in WNC

Welcome to Gardening in WNC

Registration opens Wed. Feb. 14 at 8 AM Welcome to Gardening in WNC At Reems Creek Nursery Sat. March 2, 2024 10-11:30 AM With Ruth Gonzalez   New to the area? New to gardening? This workshop will introduce you to gardening in Western North Carolina with tips and...