Beech Hollow goes native

Lexington plant farm educates visitors about local species

 

  • Tanner Biggers highlights the different plant species that are being stored in the greenhouse at Beech Hollow Farm. It uses an irrigation system built into the greenhouses to ensure the health of the plants. JACK RHODES/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO
    Tanner Biggers highlights the different plant species that are being stored in the greenhouse at Beech Hollow Farm. It uses an irrigation system built into the greenhouses to ensure the health of the plants. JACK RHODES/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO
  • Tanner Biggers, Beech Hollow Farms nursey manager, stands in front of their meeting house and points out the natural growing plants species they have on property. The house used to be where the previous owners lived during their time at the farm. (JACK RHODES/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
    Tanner Biggers, Beech Hollow Farms nursey manager, stands in front of their meeting house and points out the natural growing plants species they have on property. The house used to be where the previous owners lived during their time at the farm. (JACK RHODES/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
  • Beech Hollow kicks off their Earth Day celebrations with a seed bomb tutorial. The seed bombs are designed to easily spread flowers across someone's yard.(JACK RHODES/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
    Beech Hollow kicks off their Earth Day celebrations with a seed bomb tutorial. The seed bombs are designed to easily spread flowers across someone's yard.(JACK RHODES/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
  • “We do tours throughout the year – people love getting out on the farm because you’re immersed in nature and it’s beautiful.” Tanner Biggers, the nursery manager, said. This was after he guided a group of people throughout Beech Hollow Farms Property.(JACK RHODES/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)
    “We do tours throughout the year – people love getting out on the farm because you’re immersed in nature and it’s beautiful.” Tanner Biggers, the nursery manager, said. This was after he guided a group of people throughout Beech Hollow Farms Property.(JACK RHODES/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

    Leading a group hike around Beech Hollow Farm’s 200-acre property in Lexington, Tanner Biggers calls out the name of a different plant or tree every few minutes for the group to stop and observe.&nbsp…