The story behind Kudzu: Invading property to practical decorations

The story of kudzu is one of many trials and tribulations experienced by early farmers. Now, many years later, their descendants have learned of a way to turn kudzu into unique decorations made for any home. Kudzu has been in the United States since the late 19th century. It first was seen in a display […]

Invasive plant species to beneficial crafts at mountain heritage day

Baskets woven and rope created from the South’s most hated vine – kudzu. Visitors of this year’s Mountain Heritage Day got to learn all about what one can make from it. Mountain Heritage Day went off with a blast this year. More people came than expected especially with COVID-19 protocols for social distancing still in […]