Why plant fruit trees in the fall? Well, when most people imagine planting fruit trees, they picture a sunny spring day, but fall often offers even better conditions, especially here in zones 7a and 7b. The combination of warm soil, cooler air, and consistent rainfall creates an ideal ...
Save flower seeds from your WNC garden with confidence. Learn when to harvest, how to identify and store seeds, and which flowers are easiest to collect.
Late summer through early fall is a prime planting window for fast-growing, cool-loving vegetables in the Asheville area. Many crops can be sown directly into garden beds and harvested before frost, or protected with row covers to extend your growing season into early winter.
Fall is the perfect time to plant certain flower seeds that need a period of cold (stratification) to germinate. By sowing in fall, you’re mimicking nature’s rhythm and setting yourself up for an earlier, more abundant spring bloom.
Discover why native plants matter in Western North Carolina, how they support pollinators and wildlife, and which easy-care native plants to grow at home.
Composting: Turning Kitchen Scraps and Yard “Waste” Into Garden Gold
Whether you're curious about growing a favorite apple again, improving a rose, or experimenting with a tree that offers multiple varieties on one trunk, grafting opens the door to a whole new side of gardening. See what tools you need and how to do it!
Seed starting is a great way to kick off your growing season. It’s affordable, fun, and deeply satisfying, and with a little guidance, you can set yourself (and your seedlings) up for success.
What's a gardener to do when Mother Nature can be fickle and tonight's forecast is calling for 25 degrees? How do we protect our plants when temperatures dip? Check out these helpful tips...
A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Starting Seeds Indoors
Whether you’re dreaming of juicy summer vegetables or a yard filled with blooms, starting your own seeds gives you a head start on the growing season, saves money, and opens the door to varieties you may not be familiar with... Here's how to start seeds successfully, from choosing your ...
As the weather cools and the growing season winds down, a little effort now can set the stage for a healthier, more beautiful landscape next year. Here are some key fall tasks, put together by your knowledgeable friends at B.B. Barns, to help your garden transition smoothly into winter, and ...
Why plant fruit trees in the fall? Well, when most people imagine planting fruit trees, they picture a sunny spring day, but fall often offers even better conditions, especially here in zones 7a and 7b. The combination of warm soil, cooler air, and consistent rainfall creates an ideal ...
This time of year is absolutely packed with garden chores, but fall lawn care should be at the top of your list. Get all the info you need about reseeding vs. weeding, soil prep, fertilizing, proper watering schedules, raking, and more!
Save flower seeds from your WNC garden with confidence. Learn when to harvest, how to identify and store seeds, and which flowers are easiest to collect.
