Gardening in Our Climate

Growing a Garden in Far West North Carolina comes with its own challenges. Elevation change, an unruly climate & unpredictable weather are all factors that we face. Growing with a dynamic mindset will contribute to success in the your garden.

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Helpful Tips & Tricks

  • Pay attention to your available sunlight. Most vegetable crops require full sun. Choose a garden site with optimum sunlight.

  • If you garden at a Higher Elevation, expect summer crops to grow more slowly until night time temperatures increase.

  • Try and understand the 'micro climate' at your garden site by observation and note taking for future reference.

  • Notice weather patterns: What direction is the prevailing wind? How do storms typically approach your property? What month is warmest or coldest?

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