In a heartwarming tale that's as big as the plants themselves, a Western North Carolina woman is celebrating her 100th birthday alongside a remarkable botanical companion. Gloria Stenger's three rhododendron bushes, planted over four decades ago, have grown to be larger than life, mirroring the extraordinary journey of the woman they've accompanied. A Century of … [Read more...] about Century-Old Rhododendrons Outgrow 100-Year-Old Woman in Western North Carolina
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The Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Saved 1200 Lost Varieties
Rescuing more than 1,200 lost varieties of apples isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires meticulous organization, persistence, and research methods that range from conventional to one-of-a-kind. That’s where Tom Brown of Clemmons, North Carolina, enters the picture, according to Southern Living. He’s turned pomological curiosity into a burning … [Read more...] about The Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Saved 1200 Lost Varieties