Hooker Hollow

Hooker Hollow My little hollow is home to 6 honeybee hives and I grow medicinal plants and herbs for crafting

Hooker Hollow is a pristine 74 acre property on the middle fork of the Reddies River in Wilkes County NC. Nestled in a cove on the Blue Ridge escarpment, this property is capable of yielding beautiful garden harvests and has recently decided to become home to honey bees. Hooker Hollow Gardens and Apiary focuses on growing, medicinal and culinary herbs, mushrooms, flowers, Appalachian wildflower an

d sourwood honey.. Hooker Hollow is the long time dream of its owner, Melissa Hooker. Her great grandfather, Lerton Wright Hooker, was a master gardener and served as RVP for Region 9 (Illinois) with The American Iris Society. She is following along his foot steps of having her own garden, named after his, The Hooker Gardens, in Spring Valley CA.

The Trout Lily serves as a reminder of resilience, overcoming the challenges of unpredictable spring weather to bloom. I...
04/06/2025

The Trout Lily serves as a reminder of resilience, overcoming the challenges of unpredictable spring weather to bloom. It thrives through persistence, adapting in its own distinctive way. Even after the floods of Helene ravaged the banks of the Middle Fork, these Lillies have come out in abundance.. more than previous years. Let her inspire us all, we can do hard things!

Yellow Root (Xanthorhiza) is a shrubby plant with bright yellow rhizome. Here at HHGA I find the flowers in April. It is...
03/29/2025

Yellow Root (Xanthorhiza) is a shrubby plant with bright yellow rhizome. Here at HHGA I find the flowers in April. It is found on stream banks and in damp wooded areas in the eastern US.
The root has been used in Folk medicine for centuries for anything from toothaches to laxative.
The flowers are dainty and absolutely perfect.
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Wormwood, Nasturtium and Sugar Pea sprouts! Spring time, oh how I have missed you! 🌷🌱🪺
03/28/2025

Wormwood, Nasturtium and Sugar Pea sprouts! Spring time, oh how I have missed you! 🌷🌱🪺

Early Spring at Ho**er Hollow is one of my favorite times. I adore exploring the property looking for new plant friends ...
03/24/2025

Early Spring at Ho**er Hollow is one of my favorite times. I adore exploring the property looking for new plant friends and of course checking the spots where I normally find my old favorites.

Bloodroot ( Sanguinaria canadensis ) is an early riser. She emerges in March and unfurls her beautiful foliage. Very soon after, her bright, white petals open to reveal a perfect flower. The sap of the plant is a bright orange/ red which is where the name comes from.
Blood Root is not a plant I work with much. She was used by the Native Americans for dye. She is a medicinal, her uses being mostly topical, as an antibacterial astringent and treating skin conditions. She is also being researched for curing cancer.

Happy Spring! 🌼🌸🌷🌱🐣I’ll be posting more on this page, I’m trying to find a balance between work and passion ❤️
03/23/2025

Happy Spring! 🌼🌸🌷🌱🐣
I’ll be posting more on this page, I’m trying to find a balance between work and passion ❤️

Please pray for Old 16 Mountain and our emergency service people
03/22/2025

Please pray for Old 16 Mountain and our emergency service people

We have been busy growing and propagating for this event!! Pics in comments of some of the additions!
06/15/2023

We have been busy growing and propagating for this event!! Pics in comments of some of the additions!

Sneak peek of some of the plants that will be for sale THIS SATURDAY 9-11am! Get here early to get the best selection, some plants we only have one or two of!
Stag Horn Fern, Crown of Thorns, Tulsi, Calendula, Elderberry... SOOOO MUCH MORE! Some pics in comments..
Also we will have information on Carnivorous Plants and how to make a bog!

I’ve got some plants ready to go! I can meet to deliver or arrange pick up at HHGAA!
05/26/2023

I’ve got some plants ready to go! I can meet to deliver or arrange pick up at HHGAA!

We are growing LOTS of cool herbs to sell for the museum! Make sure you catch this sale!
05/22/2023

We are growing LOTS of cool herbs to sell for the museum! Make sure you catch this sale!

🌿🌷🌻 Calling all plant lovers!! We are doing our 2nd annual pop up plant sale Saturday June 17th 9-11!
Lots of plants for sale at great prices and the proceeds benefit our wonderful museum!!

Finally getting some blooms on the nasturtiums and golden globes..Also found some goats beard today!
05/20/2023

Finally getting some blooms on the nasturtiums and golden globes..Also found some goats beard today!

05/15/2023
05/11/2023

Join us on the last Thursday of the month to learn about anything from bee "gums" to leather britches! Melissa Ho**er will discuss the how and why of some of the old ways.
We will meet at the Wilkes Heritage Museum at 10am, presentations will be held at the Robert Cleveland log home from 10-12.
We do ask for RSVP either via calling the Wilkes Heritage Museum 336-677-3171 or email Melissa@Ho**erHollowGardensandApiary.com
A small fee is required for this event, payable day of or beforehand. $10 per person or $8 for members.

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Millers Creek, NC
28651

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