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Smoky Mountain Dandelions

April 28, 2020
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Smoky Mountain dandelions (whose Botanical name is Taraxacum officinale) considered by many to be an obnoxious, stubborn, persistent weed are […]

Smoky Mountain Goldenrod

Smoky Mountain Goldenrod. Of all the wildflowers that grace the fields in late summer and fall, probably none is more misunderstood […]

Rhododendron Festivals

Rhododendron Festivals at Roan Mountain and Grandfather Mountain herald the beginning of summer. Roan Mountain and Mother Nature team up to […]

Joe – Pye Weed: Summer Ends

August 22, 2018
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Joe – Pye Weed: Summer Ends, as it must. And you can tell its end is near and autumn’s arrival […]

Grandfather Mountain Slates Rhododendron Ramble

June 5, 2018
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Grandfather Mountain Slates Rhododendron Ramble. Grandfather Mountain is set to showcase the iconic plant that ushers summer into the mountain’s high […]