Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us as we highlight the vital role pollinators play in our gardens and daily lives. From bees and butterflies to bats and hummingbirds, learn how 577 supports these essential species and discover simple ways you can help protect them too.
Spring has arrived, and so has one of our favorite traditions — 577’s Annual Plant Sale! Join us in the newly renovated Courtyard this weekend to shop a vibrant selection of organically grown veggies, herbs, and flowers, all lovingly cultivated by our horticulturists, Bennett and Samantha. Opening day is Saturday, May 3, 9am to 5pm!
As Earth Day (April 22) approaches, we invite you to take a look behind the scenes at how we care for this special place and offer a few ideas for how you can do the same at home.
Discover the magic of growing from seed with 577’s curated collection—locally adapted, resilient, and ready to bring beauty, flavor, and pollinator power to your garden.
After 18 months of experimenting with culinary mushroom cultivation, Samantha is excited to share her progress! From thriving almond agaricus in the greenhouse to an impressive wine cap harvest, she reflects on the journey and shares what’s next.
As the days grow shorter and colder, there’s a buzz of activity around the grounds at 577. Bennett has been busy gathering seeds from native perennials and preparing them for cold stratification—a fascinating process that mimics the natural conditions seeds need to germinate after winter.
Samantha’s recent basketry course at the John C. Campbell Folk School has inspired her to bring new, hands-on weaving workshops to 577, using locally grown plant materials to create unique, functional baskets. Read about her experience!
With the arrival of frosts, our perennial gardens are beginning to go dormant for the winter. Now comes the question of whether to clean up the garden or let it overwinter as is.
This autumn, consider taking a break and allowing the dormant garden to stand proud through the winter. You may just see a little more life in your garden than you ever knew was there.
Around the Grounds with Bennett:
It’s officially fall, the ideal time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. While bulb planting may seem tedious now, the reward comes when those bright blooms emerge in early spring, bringing hope and beauty to your garden after winter’s chill.
The Houseplant Sale is Back! The Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop is now featuring an updated selection of houseplants, nurtured with care by 577’s own horticulturists, Samantha Day and Bennett O. Dowling.