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Native & Eco-friendly Garden Advice:

North Carolina Native Plant Society and Resources:

• NC Natives by Season and Color

• Native Groundcovers of NC

• Favorite Native Ferns for NC Gardens

• Native Wildflowers of NC

• 39 Harmful Ornamental Plants Still Sold in NC and Suggested Alternatives

• https://plants.ncwildflower.org/plant_galleries/

 

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Native Plants Database - A database with photos where you can search for 25,198 native plants by scientific or common name or choose a particular family of plant.

Plants for Birds | Audubon North Carolina

• Bird-Friendly Native Plants List - A list of 400 plants native to NC that are ideal for supporting birds!

• Bird-Friendly Native Plants of the Year Program - Click here to learn about the program, see lots of resources for gardeners and bird-lovers & view a list of local retailers offering bird-friendly plants (yup, we're on it!). 

EcoBeneficial - Click here for a detailed website offering useful tips on gardening to improve our environment!

Nesting & Overwintering Habitat for Pollinators & Other Beneficial Insects

North Carolina Botanical Garden Resources:

• Native Trees and Shrubs for Your Garden*

• Native Wildflowers for Your Garden*

• Creating Your Pollinator Garden

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Gardening Help:

Soil Calculator - Click here to calculate soil needed to fill your raised beds.

Soil, Mulch & Compost - Click here for a local business that supplies(and delivers) bulk mixes.

NC Cooperative Extension - Click here to learn how your extension office can help (free soil testing & pest diagnosis!)

Vegetable Garden Guide - Click here for a variety of helpful veggie garden tips.

Grow Your Own Herbs - Click here for an easy-to-follow guide to growing herbs successfully.

Beginners Guide to Bulbs - Click here for some great tips on how to grow bulbs!

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Houseplants:

Houseplant Pest ID & Treatment - Click here for a great visual guide to diseases on indoor plants.

The Major Benefits of Houseplants - Click here for a video about the importance of houseplants.

 

​Great Nearby Botanical Adventures:

North Carolina Arboretum - Click here to plan a visit to their extensive gardens and exhibits!

Asheville Botanical Gardens - Click here to learn about these beautiful local gardens.

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - Click here to learn about this amazing local icon - one of only two in the country!

Bullington Gardens - Click here to learn about this beautiful public garden dedicated to educating students. 

Southern Highlands Reserve - Click here to learn about this peaceful preserve dedicated to preservation of natives.