Monthly Archives: April 2019

Biltmore Azalea Garden – April 26, 2019

Posted on April 27, 2019 by WCBC

We spent a wonderful day viewing the Biltmore gardens. 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 by Jim Poling

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Givens Estates – April 22, 2019

Posted on April 24, 2019 by WCBC

(Click on any picture to zoom) Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, David Heavner, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.

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Glassy Mountain – April 15, 2019

Posted on April 17, 2019 by WCBC

On the way to the walk we were discussing the origins of Glassy Mountain and Kent researched it when he got home. Here is what he found. Monadnocks are mostly about what’s there – not how they got there. A … Continue reading →

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Table Rock State Park; Lower Trail – April 12, 2019

Posted on April 14, 2019 by WCBC

Click on any picture to enter the slide show. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt & Alice Greko

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Twin Bridges – April 8, 2019

Posted on April 9, 2019 by WCBC

Our timing was perfect. It started pouring with rain as we were making our way back to the cars after lunch up by the train tracks! If you missed it last year, here is the  video about the Class J … Continue reading →

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