News & Updates
AGPA Regional Learning Series at SHR
On October 3, the American Public Gardens Association Regional Learning Series brought together horticulture professionals and native plant enthusiasts for a day in...
Investing in the Ecosystem
SHR at the 2025 Outdoor Economy Conference This September, Executive Director Kelly Holdbrooks attended the 6th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference in Cherokee, NC—an...
The Night Shift: Migrating Nocturnal Pollinators
While bees and butterflies often steal the spotlight, nocturnal pollinators—like moths, bats, and beetles—play an equally critical role in ecosystem health. These...
Gardeners Corner – Fall 2025
With Kelly Holdbrooks As autumn settles into the Blue Ridge Mountains, gardeners turn their attention to seasonal tasks that prepare the landscape for winter and spring...
Remembering Hurricane Helene
In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains, leaving a profound impact on communities across the region. Torrential...
Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Friends, As the golden hues of autumn settle across the mountains, I find myself reflecting on the profound beauty and resilience of this land—and the...
Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Friends, As summer unfolds and we seek moments of stillness in the rush, I’ve found unexpected joy in following a red-eyed vireo through the garden. This small,...
Intern Spotlight: Pricilla Ruiz
Grounded in a rich mixture of philosophy, faith, and trust, Pricilla is quietly following her heart to a life that holds creativity, contemplation, and plants — lots of...
Intern Spotlight: Catherine Frampton
Catherine Frampton grew up in New Orleans, where soul, optimism, and community persist. Summers in the North Carolina mountains gave her contrast—cool forests, open...