Fall is the gardener’s season of gathering in. As the garden slows, the plants hand us their next generation, and a little care now means a spring full of new plants. This season we are sharing how we collect and store native seed, along with a checklist of our...
Dear Friends, Autumn arrives early at elevation. The ridgelines are turning, the meadows are softening into gold, and the first crisp mornings have settled over Toxaway Mountain. It is a season of transformation, and a reminder that change is a necessary and beautiful...
Winter in the Southern Appalachian Mountains is a season of rest on the surface—but beneath the quiet, the landscape is still very much alive. At Southern Highlands Reserve, winter is a time to observe, plan, and care for the land in ways that support the resilience...
Winter in the Southern Appalachian Mountains represents a period of ecological constraint for resident and short‑distance migratory bird species. At elevations like those found at Southern Highlands Reserve, reduced primary productivity, lower ambient temperatures,...
The Southern Appalachian Mountains are home to rich biodiversity and unique soils shaped by centuries of forest ecology. For home gardeners, understanding and caring for soil during the winter months is one of the most important steps toward a thriving garden in...
