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SUMMARY:The Power of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 13th\, 2026 | 10am\nChoose Your Price: $30 – $5\nOrnamental Plants look great. No argument there. And yet without native plants in the mix\, your garden is missing the plants that local bees\, moths & butterflies\, salamanders\, and songbirds depend on to continue to grow their families for years to come. Plus\, you don’t have to choose one or the other. Knowing how to combine them is the fun part! \nAdam Bigelow of Bigelow’s Botanical Excursions has spent over two decades walking\, studying\, and falling in love with the flora of Southern Appalachia. He knows what grows at 3\,000 feet\, what blooms underneath the hardwoods\, and what belongs on your ridge\, your slope\, and your shaded back corner. \nIn this class\, you’ll cover: \n\nWhy Southern Appalachia is one of the most biodiverse regions in the country and what that means for your property\nWhy native plants are so important and their many benefits for you and the local ecosystem that is your garden\nWhich native species suit the specific soils\, elevations\, and rainfall patterns of WNC and North Georgia\nHow to ensure you’re planting with your design preferences in mind combined with providing essential food and habitat for our native pollinators\nCommon mistakes that quietly undercut the ecological work you’re trying to do\n\nThe first half is a talk and slideshow. The second half moves outside for a guided walking tour of the native plant section here at Winding Stair Gardens\, where Adam breaks down what each species contributes to the life on your property\, including keystone species (the plants that give your pollinator friends the best bang for your buck). \nWorth clearing your Saturday morning for. \n\nAbout Adam Bigelow: A horticulturist\, botanist\, and self-described “plant nerd” (aka the Joyful Botanist) based in Cullowhee\, NC\, Adam is the owner of Bigelow’s Botanical Excursions and a planning committee member for the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference\, the largest of its kind in the country. He brings serious field knowledge with a storytelling style that keeps the whole room leaning in. \nAll class attendees receive 10% off their entire plant purchase\, same day. \nPurchase your ticket at our new\, secure online portal here!
URL:https://windingstairgardens.com/event/the-power-of-native-plants/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Gardens\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home Page Loop,Nursery
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