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

A rose by any other name

I’m not immune to the charms of a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day – or any day for that matter.  However, not all varieties of roses require intensive chemical treatments – or have to travel from...

Nest boxes for nuthatches

Davidson College Professor Mark Stanback proved brown-headed nuthatches can flourish in unexpected places as long as they’re provided adequate nesting sites. Audubon North Carolina is leading an...

The forest unseen

Biologist David George Haskell’s book "Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature," will open your eyes to the abundance of life around us in the forests. Haskell’s observations, insights and academic...

Turn your leaf piles into mulch or compost

You've raked all those leaves into a pile, what now? With a little more or your time and effort, those leaves can pay big dividends. Homemade compost and mulch are priceless additions to your garden...

Interest from women fuels rise in hunting

Hunting seasons come and go without much notice in Charlotte. Not so in the surrounding region, where hunting is much more part of the local culture. Recently, the number of hunters has increased for...