When Gardening is Cheaper Than Therapy
No one who’s visited Bullington Gardens can miss the serene, Asian-inspired Therapy Garden located on the property. The installation acts as a host for…
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Every Year is a Good Year for Dahlias
According to The National Garden Bureau, 2019 is the Year of the Dahlia. And according to Bullington Gardens, every year should be the year…
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Fruit of the Future
“I just slice them in half. And it’s kind of like they grow in their own little cup and all you need is…
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Fairy gardens can make you feel warm year round
The flowering crocus, daffodils, and Bradford pear trees seem to promise that this unusually cold winter is finally over. But then again, Western North…
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Nature photographer gives her heart, talent, and voice to the world’s trees
The Lorax, a Seussian children’s-book character, defended his native Truffula forests by speaking for the trees. Shutterbug and bonafide dendrophile Ruthie Rosauer of Flat…
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Dahlias for Days
Their vibrancy, their delicacy, their autumnal ubiquity — dahlias are serious business in the competitive-growing world, and can also mean serious work for home…
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Dazzling Dahlias
It’s showier than its botanical cousin, the zinnia, and even hardier than its seasonal peer, the sturdy chrysanthemum: the dahlia takes the prize for…
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Wildflower Class Supports Native Landscaping
Plenty of wildflowers have grown rare, even endangered, but the Oconee bell always had a naturally tiny range, making it interesting to botanists since…
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Super(food) Powers
Ever since blueberries were designated a “superfood” — an elite list that includes salmon, green tea, soy, turkey, and Greek-style yogurt, but few other…
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Terrarium Workshop
Creating one’s own terrarium is a way to feel connected with the outdoors in the bleak midwinter. “Even for the most botanically inept, terrariums…
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