A Beginner’s Guide to WNC Wildflowering

Western North Carolina is often called the "Cradle of Forestry," but it could just as easily be named the "Cradle of Wildflowers." Our region is home to more plant species than almost anywhere else in North America. As the mountains wake up this March, you don't need to be a botanist to enjoy the show. "Wildflowering" is the art of slow wandering, and it’s the perfect way to reset your internal clock this spring.The Golden Rule: Slow WanderingThe biggest mistake new wildflowered-seekers make is