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.Liatris spicata is a showstopper in the garden. With vibrant...
Our Propagation Farm has a number of specialty plants that the staff there have long 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...
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: Heirloom Seeds have a rich genetic history and are sometimes called heritage seeds. All heirloom...
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...
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...
