William Cocke, Guest Ranter
William Cocke is a longtime gardener and native plant enthusiast with an interest in the relationship between gardening and the natural world. For more than a decade, he wrote a monthly natural history column, “Blue Yonder,” for Blue Ridge Outdoors. He also provided editorial assistance for the regional guide, Piedmont Native Plants: A Guide for Landscapes and Gardens. He continues to explore methods of gardening that are aesthetically pleasing yet responsive to our roles as stewards of the natural world.
Articles by William Cocke, Guest Ranter
By William Cocke, Guest Ranter|2022-01-31T09:38:22-05:00January 31, 2022|
One of the most satisfying and rewarding of gardening routines for me and for many other gardeners is the process of deadheading -- a tactile experience that allows you to [...]
By William Cocke, Guest Ranter|2021-09-15T11:29:47-04:00September 16, 2021|
William Cocke joins us this week to discuss Doug Tallamy's 2019 book Nature's Best Hope, oft quoted (and misquoted!) on the web and in Master Gardener circles nationwide. Cocke is [...]
