This Bug Will Take Over The Carolinas This Spring
This year trillions of cicadas will be emerging across the United States according to CBS News. Just like every year, this bug will bring their loud noises with them as they emerge.
Along with the normal yearly cicadas, there will be two different periodical groups emerging this year. As for the two periodical groups, one comes out every 13 years and the other every 17. Cicadas live underground for most of their life and emerge when the soil reaches at least 64 degrees. This means most cicadas are expected to emerge mid-May.
The number of cicadas emerging this year are numbers that haven’t been seen in games due to the two periodical groups emerging. These groups leave the ground, mate, molt, then die, leaving their offspring which bury themselves and go dormant until the cycle starts again.
The 13 year cicadas, or Brood XIX, are the ones that will be emerging across the Carolinas and most of the Southeast. This means that this spring in the Carolinas will be louder than usual with the two large group of these bugs emerging. The 17 year cicadas, or Brood XIII, will only be emerging in Illinois. These two broods have not emerged at the same time since 1803.
7 Breathtaking Botanical Gardens In North Carolina Perfect To Visit This Spring
Spring is officially here. Though today it doesn’t feel quite like it. But that warm weather is coming, and the flowers are blooming. So what is a better spring activity than getting out and enjoying both of those things at some of the botanical gardens in North Carolina. Sure you can take a walk around the neighborhood or visit a park. But why not visit one of the numerous gardens our state has to offer. While this is far from an all encompassing list it does include 7 botanical gardens in North Carolina you can visit this spring.
The vast majority of these places I have personally visited, and the remaining few come highly recommended. But first what exactly is a botanical garden? You’ve probably heard the term but if you’re like me you may not know exactly what it refers to. According to UNC Charlotte (spoiler alert they are included on this list) a botanical garden is “a purposeful collection of plants grown for more than just their beauty.” They go on to say that, “botanical gardens hold curated collections of plants for inventory, education, conservation, and research.”
So it’s no surprise that many, though not all, of the botanical gardens in North Carolina included on this list are part of universities. Whether you want to just take a relaxing stroll to enjoy the plants, take photos, or are more interested in the individual species, or perhaps want to get inspiration for your own yard or garden the places on this list are wonderful spots to spend the day.
And considering there are always different flowers blooming, one visit is far from enough to fully experience them. So keep reading to see 7 botanical gardens in North Carolina to visit this spring and get to planning your visit perhaps for this weekend.
7 Botanical Gardens in North Carolina
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