Horticulture
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ᎠᏫᎡᏗ ᏧᎾᏛ ᎯᏍᏙᏗ
Plant propagation for the environment and the Cherokee community


Jessie Owle Dugan Native Plant & Greenhouse Facility
The Jessie Owle Dugan Native Plant & Greenhouse Facility was constructed in the fall/winter of 2013. The facility’s primary responsibility is the propagation of native and cultural significant plants for aquatic restoration and wildlife habitat improvement projects. The Facility has also expanded to produce vegetable transplants, blueberries, fruit trees, honey, and seeds for tribal farmers.
The production area consists of a Greenhouse 36’x60’ (2,160 sq. ft.), cold frame 30’x96’ (2,880 sq. ft.), high tunnel 30’x72’ (2,160 sq. ft.), 2.5-acre nursery grow yard, 3 acres for field production, 30 raised beds, and 8 mini cold frames 4’x8’.
The Facility has an Organic Management Plan in place to begin transitioning some of its production to organic.
The Facility works with the NC State Cooperative Extension to provide many educational opportunities and events throughout the year, including Fall Frenzy, Earth Day, School Field Trips and community plant give-away days.
Native Plant Production


Seeds
We collect seed from various native plants and traditional foods. A seed storage unit is currently planned for the near future.
Food Production


Honey Bees
Culturally Significant Plants

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Greenhouse Sq. Ft
Plant Species Grown
Raised Beds
Nursery & Field Acres
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