Published October 10, 2015 Bee Handyman Carpenter bees are the tiny handymen of the insect world. When the honeybees have a party and leave honey stuck all over […]
Published July 9, 2015 Mountains framed by trees The southern Appalachians are old mountains. They have eroded and are now mostly covered by trees. In a few spots boulders provide […]
Published May 2, 2017 Greenhouse Jungle In addition to the magnificent grounds and gardens of Biltmore in Asheville, there is always something to see in the amazing conservatory. […]
Published May 3, 2016 Abundant Azaleas I am named for my father’s sister, Ruth Happel Smiley, who for most of her life worked on the gardens at Mohonk […]