Monthly Archives: September 2023

Big Ridge Loop – September 22, 2023

It’s been a while since we walked this trail in the fall. We got some surprises!  Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt,  Penny Longhurst, … Continue reading

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Park at Flat Rock – September 15, 2023

We saw so many great plants at the Park at Flat Rock last summer that we wanted to check it out again. We identified a new plant, Eastern Showy Aster (Eurybia spectabilis), to add to our database. Photography by Ken … Continue reading

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Sam Knob Meadow – September 11, 2023

This is our fourth monthly post on the flora of Sam Knob Meadow. The meadow was glorious! Photography by Ken Borgfeldt and Penny Longhurst. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are non-native to … Continue reading

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Frying Pan Gap – September 8, 2023

We hiked from the gate to the Pisgah Inn.  Looks like fall is on its way! Photography by Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, & Joe Standaert.  Click on any picture to zoom. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicted … Continue reading

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