In late spring from the end of May through June, the rhododendrons that cover the hillsides of the western North Carolina Blue Ridge mountains explode in…
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Visiting arboretums and botanical gardens is always a visual feast. If you can head to a country with tons of gardens, then you are really in…
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When much of the Northern Hemisphere is tucked in for a long winter’s rest, New Zealand is in the midst of summer and the height of…
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Spring bulbs are an iconic sign of the changing seasons, a symbol of new beginnings, and a refreshing reminder that winter is over.
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I love the ocean and the sand. But one year I decided to skip the beach and traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina’s gardens instead.
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What do you do with a limestone quarry that has been abandoned for a hundred years? Turn it into a lush botanical garden, of course.