North Carolina - Fine Gardening
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Design
Endangered Plants in the Southeast
The Southeastern United States is home to some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in North America. Some of our regional native plants are abundant, many are threatened, and some…
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Design
Irises and More in Beth’s North Carolina Garden
Hi GPODers! Earlier in the season we got a garden update from a frequent contributor and commenter, Beth Tucker in Waxhaw, North Carolina (check out those posts here: Early Spring…
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How-To
How to Grow Virginia Bluebells
When it comes to wildflowers, few are prettier or more captivating than Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica, Zones 3–8). These flowers are the sleeping beauties of the forest, lying dormant for…
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Design
The Work of the Black Mountain Beautification Committee
Hi GPODers! Last week we saw another stunning submission from the always-beautiful garden of Gail Bromer, and she shared with us the story of her community in Black Mountain, North…
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Design
The Light of Spring After a Dark Fall and Winter in North Carolina, Part 2
Hi GPODers! We're back in Black Mountain, North Carolina to see more of Gail Bromer's spring garden full of color and life despite a devastating end to the growing season…
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Design
The Light of Spring After a Dark Fall and Winter in North Carolina, Part 1
Hi GPODers! We're received several submissions from Gail Bromer in Black Mountain, North Carolina over the years (check out those previous submissions here: Gail’s Garden in North Carolina, Replacing a…
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Article
Early Spring in Beth’s North Carolina Garden, Part 2
Hi GPODers! Welcome to day 2 of spring in Beth Tucker's garden in Waxhaw, North Carolina. Yesterday we admired Beth's incredible assortment of camellias, irises, flowering quince and magnolia, but…
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Design
Early Spring in Beth’s North Carolina Garden, Part 1
Hi GPODers! Ready or not, spring is here! Despite our best intentions, spring is almost always frantic and feverish with warmer weather bringing a slew of garden chores and social…
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Design
Great Native Perennials for Your Region
In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In "Great Native Perennials for Your Region," we’ve partnered with regional…
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How-To
How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots or Containers
Growing tomatoes in containers can yield great results. Container life can also help gardeners overcome some of the challenging conditions of the Southwest, such as low-fertility soils. However, not all…