Blephilia hirsuta, commonly known as hairy wood-mint or hairy pagoda plant, is a species of herbaceous perennial in the mint family, Lamiaceae. This perennial plant is normally 12 to 47 inches tall.
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See the Work of Professional Crafts Program Graduates at Folk Art Center
An exhibition showcasing the work of the 2024 graduating class of Haywood Community College’s (HCC’s) Professional Crafts Program will be on display at the Folk Art Center starting Saturday, May 11, and running through September 18.
Experience the RAD’s Many May Happenings
River Arts District (RAD) artists celebrate the beauty of May with a multitude of exciting events including group and solo exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and pop-up markets.
Canellakis-Brown Duo Performs May 10 in Asheville Chamber Music Series
On Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m., cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist and composer Michael Stephen Brown will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville as part of the Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS).
Work of Glass Artist Heather Hietala to be Featured in Solo Show
Heather Hietala will never forget the day she learned that her childhood home in New Hampshire had burned to the ground. Not only was the family’s weathered and wonderful old farmhouse gone, so was the bulk of the artist’s work.
Welcoming Spring with Works by Casi Fordham at Woolworth Walk
Woolworth Walk will highlight artist Casi Fordham in the FW Gallery for the month of May. The show, Spring in the Mountains, celebrates this exciting season in our iconic region.
The Observant Gardener: Cultivate the Skill of Observation
One day when I had no schedule, I wandered through the Rose Garden at the Biltmore in Asheville. It was early on a spring morning with no other visitors. I was alone with the roses.
Grapevine: Of Time and Terraces
In the mountains, climate conditions can go from sunny to icy in the same day, sometimes within the same hour! Fortunately, wine is more predictable. This wild spring ride calls for wines that can adapt to rapidly changing menus, but still respect the weather.