Plants
Plants
Apr 2013
Harboring troves of curiosities, such as dwarfed turtles and carnivorous plants, bogs are among the most imperiled habitats in the mountains. Today, conservationists are bringing these fascinating and rare ecosystems back from the brink in hopes of creating the first national wildlife refuge in Western North Carolina.
Mar 2013
A waterscape continues to bloom thanks to a lotus expert’s family
Mar 2013
In Big Sandy Mush, a couple invites U-pickers to harvest an array of brilliant blooms
Mar 2013
An outdoor skills program introduces women to fishing, archery, plant identification, and a heightened sense of confidence
Mar 2013
Lake Lure residents envision a greener future for a decommissioned historic bridge
Jan 2013
Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit
Oct 2012
From new outdoor learning environments to reimagined downtown corridors, the nonprofit Asheville Design Center is helping communities create blueprints for brighter futures
May 2012
As the Asheville Art Museum celebrates its expansion, the curator reflects on select pieces in the permanent collection
Feb 2012
The Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine teaches the ways of nature’s remedies
Feb 2012
Truly magnificent gardens need time and attention to flourish - coaxed and nurtured by guiding hands and verdant vision. Peter and Jasmin Gentling spent the last 40 years creating just such a landscape on Sunset Mountain. Welcome to Blue Briar Garden.
Oct 2011
George W. Vanderbilt's inaugural holiday party in 1895 welcomed 50 guests to the newly completed Biltmore House. Today's elaborate Christmas production at the estate enthralls hundreds of thousands of visitors each season. Here we take you behind the scenes to see just how the celebration unfolds.
May 2011
From pageant queens to the namesake blooms, the 65-year-old Rhododendron Festival continues to celebrate the beauty of the mountains
Apr 2011
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
Oct 2010
Winter Green proves you don’t need to say goodbye to local produce at the first frost
Sep 2010
Get those futuristic images of hovercars and robot butlers out of your head. We asked experts to give more accurate predictions for WNC’s future when it comes to environmental health, public land, Population growth, education, jobs, and agriculture
Sep 2010
A scorching pepper from India brings a distinct heat to Smoking J’s latest sauce
Jul 2010
We all love our mountain environment, but how well do we take care of it? Here’s a look at where we stand: What WNC is doing right, and how we can improve
Feb 2010
Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market
Sep 2009
For more than two decades, mill workers across the region played in a league of their own
Sep 2009
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
Jul 2009
A couple of plant experts prove the grass is always greener on the upper side
Jun 2009
Whether you’re an alumnus or not, there’s plenty to learn about this college town
Apr 2009
How Western North Carolina’s craft community became a $200 million force in our local economy
Mar 2009
Community-supported agriculture is changing one Asheville public housing complex, row by row
Mar 2009
Built to supply energy for defense industries during World War II, Fontana Dam became a monument to American ingenuity and determination