This year’s generous garden hosts faced unexpected challenges when Hurricane Helene ravaged Western North Carolina last fall. Many century-old trees were laid on the ground by 100 mph wind gusts. Some shady gardens are now sunny gardens. But all our gardens illustrate the resiliency of our community. Appropriately, proceeds from this year’s event will help replace the hurricane-ravaged tree canopy.

Our Bee City table will have information to share about the plants that are native to our area and the pollinators that rely on them, as well as how to certify your own pollinator habitat.

Photo of common eastern bumble bee by Phyllis Stiles