Bloom season for the Azalea collection is fast approaching, and Curator of the Arboretum’s National Native Azalea Collection Carson Ellis is keeping an eye on the plants as they begin to blossom. Read on for her weekly updates on what’s blooming in the garden.   Want to visit the collection for yourself? The trail is an … The post Bloom Watch: The Azalea Collection 2024 appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more

For the past six years, Wild Bird Research Group (WBRG), a nonprofit dedicated to avian research, has been running a MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) banding station at The North Carolina Arboretum just south of Asheville. Each summer WBRG has the privilege to work with outstanding avian technicians and volunteers to monitor the flycatchers, … The post Another Successful Songbird Season in North Carolina appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more

Happy New Year from The North Carolina Arboretum! As we go into the new year, we want to take a look back at 2023. It was a BIG year here at the Arboretum! Bloom with a View We launched an all-new event in partnership with IGMPR. The inaugural Bloom with a View was a huge … The post 2023 Year in Review appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more

What goes into maintaining the Arboretum’s 10+ miles of trails? Natural Landscapes Crew Leader Sarah Briggs tells us what her and the trail crew have been doing to get the trails ready for fall. As the season begins to change, we will spend a bit of time blowing leaves off our trails. Although the leaves are … The post Behind the Scenes: Trails appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more

It took flying half way across this country to the great state of Minnesota to cause me to take a fresh look at container gardens. Sometimes you just have to get out of town! I recently attended the 75th anniversary conference of GardenComm in Minneapolis along with a feisty and friendly group of devoted garden … The post Container Garden Basics from a Plant Lady appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more

For Native Azalea Day,  30 artists from Asheville Plein Air Painters were on site in the Azalea Collection to create a variety of gorgeous art. Over 400 visitors, including 34 ecoECPLORE families, visited the Azalea Collection to see the azaleas in bloom and watch the artists work. “En Plein Air” is the act of painting … The post Art Gallery: Asheville Plein Air Painters appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more

A brand new series of lilies is making its North American debut at Bloom with a View!  “The Arboretum is honored to exhibit for the first time in North America, the Pura lily series!” said Clara Curtis, Senior Director of Mission Delivery. “The double, pollen-free flowers lend lots of color to the garden when planted in … The post Now Blooming: The Pura Lily Series appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more

Thank you for another wonderful year of Winter Lights!  We sold 25,768 tickets and welcomed an estimated 91,063 guests. The walk-through format continued, and we’re thrilled to have guests explore … The post Winter Lights 2022 Thanks You! appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more

Looking for a way to get your kids outside? Take a walk on the Arboretum’s TRACK Trail! Self-guided brochures accompany the Natural Garden Trail and turn hiking into a fun, interactive … The post Take a Hike with TRACK Trails! appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more

Bloom season for the Azalea collection is fast approaching, and Curator of the Arboretum’s National Native Azalea Collection Carson Ellis is keeping an eye on the plants as they begin to … The post Bloom Watch: The Azalea Collection appeared first on The North Carolina Arboretum ..read more