Oconee Bell Chapter of the NC Native Plant Society

06/01/2026

Scroll down in our summer newsletter at this link to the Chapters in Action report to learn all about what our chapter of the NC NPS did to celebrate spring together, and become a member of you’d like to join us for more fun this summer.

2026 Spring Edition: Vol. 24 Issue 1 HERE'S THE PREVIOUS ISSUE NEW UPDATES ON EVENTS PAGE No posts found

05/24/2026

Have you always dreamed of owning a native plant nursery? You’re in luck! M. R. Gardens in Asheville, a successful small start-up nursery needs a new owner to take it to the next level.

Read about the farm/business sale here: https://www.nativeplantsasheville.com/ownersearchand from there you can follow the link to view the sale flyer. If yo...

05/22/2026

Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested.

Do you love native plants, gardening, and mountain living? 🌿

A unique opportunity is available in the Asheville area:
Greenhouse Manager at M. R. Gardens — including a home on two acres. Perfect for an outdoor enthusiast, the location is in Asheville not far

https://nativeplantsasheville.com

05/22/2026

Do you love native plants, gardening, and mountain living? 🌿

A unique opportunity is available in the Asheville area:
Greenhouse Manager at M. R. Gardens — including a home on two acres. Perfect for an outdoor enthusiast, the location is not far from
The Blue Ridge Parkway.

https://nativeplantsasheville.com

05/19/2026

Love spotting wildflowers, shrubs, and trees — but wish you knew more of their names and stories? Join us for a fun, hands-on Plant ID Training Session with the NC Native Plant Society’s Oconee Bell Chapter and discover new ways to recognize and identify the amazing native plants growing all around us! - https://mailchi.mp/a741df1a2990/2026-may

05/18/2026

NC Native Plants | Official Merch of the North Carolina Native Plant Society - Southern Piedmont Chapter Native Plant Society

The NCNPS now has shirts and hats in various styles and colors with the 75th anniversary logo on them. The shirts are also available with other beautiful NCNP logos. Take a look at the NCNPS Store at this link. The NC Native Plant Society gets a small portion of each sale.

YOU are invited to get some also, at this link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/nc-native-plants/

05/14/2026

This gathering is open to everyone - bring a friend, your curiosity, and join us to be part of the fun as Dr. Paul Manos, Duke University Professor of Biology, demonstrates online and mobile resources developed by NC Botanical Garden’s Southeastern Flora Team to help friends and members of the North Carolina Native Plant Society recognize, discover, and identify native plants.

Learn how to recognize, discover, and identify native plants, at a Plant ID training session lead by Dr. Paul Manos, Duke University Professor of Biology, for friends and members of the NCNPS and the Oconee Bell Chapter. You won't want to miss this event at the library meeting room in Cashiers on Tu...

05/05/2026

A moss garden at Gorges State Park will show park visitors our love of beautiful native plants! Photo credit: Mossin' Annie Martin- https://mailchi.mp/13ffb30e8f15/2026-april-moss

04/23/2026

Thank you to outgoing President Ken Bridle, Treasurer Diane Laslie, and At-Large Board members Jenny Perrey and Margot Ringenburg for all their precious time, skills, and contributions. These dedicated volunteers support our mission to promote the enjoyment and conservation of NC’s native plants and their habitats.
We would also like to thank Board members Jean Woods (President) and Barbara Tuset (Vice President) who will continue to serve the Society in new leadership roles.
https://ncwildflower.org/the-ncnps-team/

04/22/2026

Life hack: Your garden should vibe with the wild. 🌵🌱 It’s all about working with the land, not against it. 🦋 Your pollinators will thank you! 🐝 The Secrets: https://bit.ly/4sL8pYn
https://ncwildflower.org/b2s_ex_post/26692