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34816
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The State of North Carolina has three broad provinces with different soil characteristics—Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and the Coastal Plain. The Blue Ridge area is predominantly metamorphic rock while the Piedmont and Coastal Plain have a clay and sand mixture. Of these two materials, clay is the most difficult to work with. Despite its ability to hold water, clay’s clingy nature can be damaging to plants. The author recommends adding gypsum or compost to clay and silty soils.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 2, March 2016,
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34817
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Asheville resident Dana Irwin’s garden was inspired by Jean Fragonard’s painting, The Swing. After purchasing the property in the 1990s, Irwin worked with a local landscaper to grow North Carolina wildflowers. As pathways were placed between the different beds, Irwin wanted to incorporate a swing into the outdoor area. Interested in Fragonard’s work, Irwin hired a local friend to design and build the swing.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 2, March 2016,
p56-60, il, por
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34818
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While North Carolina’s temperatures may be temperate, gardeners can still enjoy outdoor tropical gardens by choosing hardy species. Working with North Carolina’s hardiness zones, the author provides a list of tropical and tropical looking plants well suited to North Carolina’s weather. Suggestions are also made for indoor/outdoor container gardens.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 3, April 2016,
p44-48, il
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34819
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The author discusses several garden tours in North Carolina ideal for a weekend getaway. Asheville, North Carolina, boasts several gardens including an arboretum, boulder garden, and “remediation” garden established to clean retired industrial areas. In contrast, several gardens around Edenton, North Carolina, have been cultivated into exquisite English period gardens which emphasize the area’s colonial history.
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34820
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The Legacy Demonstration Garden, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, was created by Master Gardeners to educate, demonstrate, and inspire locals through small scale landscaping and gardening. The group of 170 plus volunteers meets regularly and hosts events throughout the year to get community members involved.
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34821
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The author is both a gardener and Civil War reenactor who participates in the reenactment of the Battle of Manassas, fought in 1861. During the 2006 reenactment, weather conditions at the battlefield mimicked those 145 years earlier; the temperature was recorded at 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Historically, Union forces retreated the morning of the final battle and Confederate soldiers did not pursue. The reenactment followed suite, however the reenactors finally understood the impact heat had on the battle—Confederate forces had neither the energy nor the enthusiasm to follow their enemy. Pierce further discusses the impact that weather has had on the energy and efforts of those living in southern states.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 6, July/August 2016,
p66, il, por
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34822
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Nichole Lachance, of Asheville, is a landscape designer who maintains her own gardens with minimal fuss. Her gardens emphasize low-key maintenance; most of the plants are kept small on purpose. To make the most of her garden, she shopped for the necessary characteristics, not plant species. For example, she noted environmental conditions in her yard such as sun, moisture, area available and chose plants that fit those growing requirements.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 7, September 2016,
p56-59, il, por
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34823
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Gary Pierce, a North Carolina resident, decided to begin beekeeping to help support local farms. In North Carolina, crop pollination is heavily reliant on individuals with small scale beekeeping (less than twenty five hives). As bees are important to the state, there are several beekeepers who are employed as hive inspectors. These individuals visit hives and aid in running diagnostic tests. Pierce had several issues with one hive which necessitated a visit from the inspector. While the visit was not successful, Pierce concludes that bees remain an important aspect of the North Carolina economy. All in all, he believes that beekeeping is worth the sting.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 7, September 2016,
p66, il
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34824
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Asheville resident Peter Loewer keeps a garden fit for western North Carolina’s cool climate. During the summer of 2016, however, the area was hit with high temperatures and little rainfall. Following the season, Loewer assessed his garden and others in the area to determine which plants had high levels of heat resilience. He found that several grasses faired well, as did his tropical annuals. Plants intended to attract insect life, too, survived the summer heat.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 8, October 2016,
p27-31, il
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34825
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Biltmore Estates in Asheville, North Carolina has a long history of stunning landscaping and gardens. Garden designer Clare Whittington discusses their procedure for planning out the gardens that surround the massive 8,000 acre estate, and how home gardeners can use the same tools.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 5, June 2017,
p56-60, il
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34826
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This quick guide to public gardens in the Carolinas highlights two in North Carolina: Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden and Tryon Palace. Special emphasis is placed on Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden and their award-winning displays.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 6, July/August 2017,
p32-33, il
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34827
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Old Salem, located on the outskirts of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, host spectacular historical gardens. All vegetables, flowers, and herbs grown at the gardens are historically accurate to what one would find prior to the 1800s. Garden plots are also based off of Moravian documents that have survived through time.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 8, October 2017,
p56-60, il, por
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34828
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Despite citrus plants not naturally occurring in the Carolinas, it is possible to grow them. Lemons, limes, and oranges can all be grown, but must have extra attention to ensure they don’t fail. Follow the tips and tricks in this article to ensure your citrus plants are healthy.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 9, Nov/Dec 2017,
p54-55, il
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35420
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The one size fits all business concept has proven successful for the owner of Freaker USA,
whose signature product is a beverage sweater. As for the burden of proof, Emily Cameron Walker believes that best lies in its vast support for the local job market and national appeal.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 27 Issue 6, July/August 2015,
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36190
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Made in the shade is a type of garden that can thrive without sunlight. Plants recommended by the author to cultivate in shade filled areas were Lungwort, Solomon’s Seal, Hosta, and Maidenhead Fern.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 1, February 2017,
p16-18
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