Monthly Archives: April 2018

Biltmore Azalea Garden – April 20, 2018

We spent a wonderful sunny day viewing the Biltmore gardens and conservatory. Thanks to Wes for a real treat! You might find the following article about the creation of the Biltmore Azalea garden interesting: THE AZALEA HUNTERS OF BILTMORE  by Bill Alexander Photography … Continue reading

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Glassy Mountain – April 16, 2018

Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Lucy Prim & Kathleen Sanders. Click on any picture to zoom. Read more info on the plants at Glassy at Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve by Patrick D. McMillan     Plants that are non-native to … Continue reading

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Coontree Trail – April 13, 2018

Click on any picture to zoom and access the slide show. After the field trip,a few of us walked along the Davidson River on the Cat Gap trail to see the Trillium grandiflorum. They’ll probably still be blooming for a … Continue reading

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Jones Gap State Park – April 9, 2018

A little damp and chilly, but well worth it! Photography by David Heavner, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling On the way back to Brevard some of us drove up Persimmon Ridge Road, passing Ashmore and Eva Chandler Heritage Preserves, and … Continue reading

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Table Rock State Park – April 6, 2018

Click on any picture to enter the slide show. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Alice Greko, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling  

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