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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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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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Controlled Approach: Preserving the Road to Biltmore
Posted on 06/09/2017 by Jean Sexton Comments(1)
For Western North Carolina native Jason Mull, his daily work at Biltmore can sometimes seem very invasive—but that’s only because he heads up a crew of six gardeners who are primarily...
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Vanderbilt Travels Railway: A One-of-a-Kind Train Display
Posted on 05/18/2017 by Amy Dangelico
From May 26 through September 4, Antler Hill Village is hosting Vanderbilt Travels Railway, a model train display highlighting George Vanderbilt’s travels with handcrafted architectural...
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