The
Absentee
Gardener
Go, get out in it.


What I do
Botanical Paper
Meet flowers of the High Country when you make a dozen paper blooms. Upcoming Classes »
Write
Nature stories published in our local newspapers. Read »
Share
Podcast exploring gardening in North Carolina. Listen »

Resources
Expand Your Knowledge
Trilium grandiflorum
— The Wake Robin
Stylophorum diphyllum
— The Wood Poppy or Celadine
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Templates for leaves other parts
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Materials list
Arisaema triphyllum
— The Jack-in-the-Pulpit
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Latest Posts
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I’m excited to announce my new role as producer of the Triangle Gardener magazine’s new podcast series. Our podcasts will explore the joys… Read more
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We gardeners can be a cranky lot when the weather doesn’t sync up with our plans. I interviewed Dr. Steven… Read more
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Now that I’m of a certain age I’m looking back on my youthful decision not to take high school latin… Read more