Gardening with Xpress: Summer’s bounty and bugs
Heat, sun and bugs take their toll on summer gardeners. You can toil away by timing your work and dressing the part.
View ArticleGreen Roundup: Conservation groups prepare for lawsuit over Nantahala-Pisgah...
The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of MountainTrue, the Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society, Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Biological Diversity, sent a 60-day Notice of Intent...
View ArticleWildfires cast a pall over local gardens
Wildfires screen sunlight, affecting plants photosynthesis. Another downside of the fires is it can keep some gardeners inside just when their gardens need them. Find out how to garden safely when the...
View ArticleWomen in Business: Live in the moment
"The greatest lesson I’ve learned thus far is to reflect on my progress as I keep moving forward," says Rachel Baran, owner and operate of Sun Dragon Flower Farm.
View ArticleWhatever it takes: Becoming a nonprofit
"Gaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status has opened the market to new funding sources that we didn't have access to before, while connecting us to the community in new ways," says Lyric Antio, market...
View ArticleWhatever it takes: The benefits of talking to local farmers
"Many first-time market shoppers can find the experience overwhelming or intimidating, so I would offer the suggestion of walking around the market first to get a sense of what’s available and make a...
View ArticleThe story behind Asheville’s reputation as a bonsai destination
“The way [my bonsai] are constructed, it’s not based on what I was taught or what the books tell you to do,” says Arthur Joura, bonsai curator at The N.C. Arboretum. “It’s based on what I’ve seen in my...
View ArticleHow to work your garden and not vice versa
How to set gardening goals you can achieve without getting stressed out.
View ArticleGardening with Xpress: Replenish the soil so your plants can ‘eat’
Replenishing the soil is first step to a successful growing season.
View ArticleVeterans Healing Farm searches for new site in Henderson County
The Veterans Healing Farm is seeking to raise $5 million to purchase a new location and expand its offerings year-round.
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