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A Legacy of Innovation: Hydroponics in our Production Garden
Posted on 07/12/2017 by Amy Dangelico Comments(1)
Lisa Peek, one of Biltmore’s Field to Table gardeners, recently received a new title: Hydroponic Specialist. So when it comes to growing plants without soil in our Production Garden, she...
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A Second Chance for A Young Owl
Posted on 07/06/2017 by Leeann Donnelly
On a late summer afternoon, Chase Pickering stood on a hill behind Biltmore House, surveying the area to ensure the conditions were just right for welcoming a young Great Horned Owl back into its...
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Chill, Grill, and Thrill—3 Easy Steps to Summer Entertaining
Posted on 07/06/2017 by Jean Sexton
Summer entertainment at Biltmore was a favorite pastime for the Vanderbilts and their guests. From birthday parties in the Rose Garden to picnics on the grassy slopes of Mt. Pisgah, warm weather...
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Lights, Camera, Biltmore!
Posted on 06/22/2017 by Jean Sexton Comments(2)
Although Biltmore was created to provide a restful retreat from the outside world, sometimes the bright lights and stars of Hollywood come calling! Since the golden age of filmmaking, Biltmore...
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Preserving Biltmore’s Pools of Delight
Posted on 06/12/2017 by Jean Sexton Comments(2)
The Italian Garden next to Biltmore House was created to offer a tranquil spot for enjoying magnificent reflections of America’s largest home. The design, which includes three large pools...
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