From manicured flower beds to woodland trails, discover our garden guide to the Gate City.
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2018 Tours of Historic Homes & Gardens Across North Carolina
Ready to take a stroll? Every year these tours showcase the best of North Carolina — inside and out.
Maypop
This native vine, with intricate flowers and pods that pop, grows in every county in the state.
Where to Find Rhododendron in Western NC
Explorers fell for it, enthusiasts still search for it, and communities rally around it. The rhododendron has been a symbol of the Blue Ridge for centuries, and every summer, it covers our hillsides with color.
Natural Haven
Inside the spiritual retreat of Lake Junaluska, Appalachia’s most threatened plant species find a place of refuge.
Dividing Perennials
How to care for your favorite year-round flowers.
20 Tips for a Beautiful Garden: October 2012
Learn the best practices for managing your lawn and garden this month.
Have A Seat
How to find the right bench for your garden.
Bigleaf Hydrangeas
On the joys of planting this cool, blue flowering plant in your garden.
