Why You Should Plant a Tree This Spring. Plus, Six Mistakes to Avoid
Happy Arbor Day! Learn why spring is ideal for planting trees and avoid common mistakes like mulch volcanoes and burying the root crown. Expert tips inside!
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On This Earth Day, Be The Change
This Earth Day, Naturalist and Photographer, Sharon Mammoser shares 8 ways you can be the change and make a difference! From native plant gardening to limiting single-use materials, there’s something each of us can do to help create a healthier Earth.
Wait! Two Reminders Before Your Spring Cleanup
Spring cleanup tips: Keep standing stalks for bees & leave leaves for fireflies. Learn how to garden for wildlife & boost your yard’s biodiversity.
In Praise of Goldenrod
In North America, there are over 100 different species of goldenrod, each as brilliant as the next, and each just as much a pollinator magnet.
Hoping to Extend Biodiversity Along the Saluda Grade
Every stream crossing or rock face that the rail crosses has potential to hold rare plants and animals.
Pondering the philosophical side of bioluminescence
However it is expressed, bioluminescence is one of the many wonders the natural world is capable of.
The Henderson County Pollinator Trail
A guide to local destinations that inspire, educate, and celebrate the importance of pollinators!
Cultivating Conservation in our Midst
Habitat at Home is both a mindset and a skill set. It’s a way of seeing nature as not just in national parks or preserves, but in our midst.
Complete Guide to Gardening for Butterflies
This complete guide to gardening for butterflies in Western NC and Upstate SC covers butterfly host plants, top nectar plants, best trees, and many butterfly gardening tips!