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Ruth Ann Grissom

Biography

Ruth Ann Grissom grew up on a farm in Montgomery County and earned degrees in journalism and social work at UNC Chapel Hill. She divides her time between Charlotte and the Uwharries.

Stories by Ruth Ann Grissom

Too much of a good thing: Bunny boom
February 4, 2022

No spiderworts. No asters. No threadleaf ironweed or liatris. Very few brown-eyed Susans and even fewer green beans. That was the sorry state of my garden last year.

Garden journals offer a window into our changing world
January 4, 2022

At the beginning of 2021, I was on the hunt for an app to help me keep better records of my vegetable garden. 

Natural wonder: Reflecting on leaves, sky and more
December 2, 2021

Editor's note: As we approach the climax of the hectic holiday season, let's take a minute to step back and reflect on that natural wonder all around us in the Piedmont region of North...

A bad year for butterflies
October 11, 2021

As the goldenrod and blue mist flowers in my Charlotte garden began to fade in early October, so too did my hope for overcoming what appears to be a dismal year for butterflies across the Piedmont...

Native plants for native bees in the Charlotte region
September 13, 2021

A flower bed might have a vibrant assortment of blossoms, but without the movement and sparkle of pollinators, it can seem flat and static.