Peace was hard to find in the late 1960s in Baltimore. But as a young boy growing up there, Brent Antrim found it in his grandfather’s greenhouse. Brent joined our team in October as our newest gardener, and we are so grateful to have him. Brent comes to us from...
Winter at our wildflower labyrinth requires the eyes of a poet — or a thoughtful gardener. It’s not easy to see the beauty of so many shades of brown, the dry and prickly husks of formerly lush and colorful shrubs and grasses that bloomed in waves through the year....
With Director of Horticulture Eric Kimbrel When winter begins, we hope we are already well prepared for it. The speed at which the weather can change on the mountain is amazing, so as early as October we begin to prepare for cooler nighttime temperatures and the...
Lichens are like the teenage boys of the plant world — they can live pretty much anywhere under any conditions. They make their home on rocks, trees, soil, houses, concrete, even old cars or equipment. If water is scarce, lichens survive by becoming brittle and...
Volunteers play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission at Southern Highlands Reserve. Since launching a formal volunteer program in 2019, we have grown significantly in scope and numbers. Each week on volunteer day, we welcome as many as a dozen...
With Director of Horticulture Eric Kimbrel A chill is in the air now as summer temperatures disappear and warm air no longer wraps around us. In exchange is a mosaic of colors so vibrant one just stares into nature’s mural. Our plants are doing some behind-the-scenes...
