North Carolina Landscape Design

Go Local: Community-Minded Businesses

Services Ashworth Drugs & Lunch Counter – A full service pharmacy and an old fashioned lunch counter, but so much more. You will always find Paul or Ralph Ashworth behind the counter ready to help. When my son broke his leg, it was the only place in Cary I could get him a pair of crutches. At the lunch counter, every Weds. & Sat., you can get 2 hot dogs for only $2.75 and it’s the only place you can get a real old-fashioned ice cream float. Frantz Automotive – Owned and operated by Don and Lisa Frantz. Both Don and Lisa grew up in Cary. They will give you and your car the personal touches that comes with really knowing your mechanic. Don also serves on the Cary Town Council and is passionate about making Cary great. FYI, Lisa helped me with some of the clues for the Hunt. Wake Tech Community College – If you want to continue your degree or learn a new vocation Wake Tech will help you out. They have a fantastic staff of professors, professionals and classes that make getting a degree easy. They also offer help for small businesses. Check out their Cary campus. Cary Family Dental – Dr. Allen Acton is much loved by his patients. How many dentists can say that! Not only does this office offer state-of-the-art dental care, but they support several different charities. If you or your family need a dentist, look no further. Ultimus – An industry leader in Business Process Management and Workflow software. This Cary company will help your business be more efficient. They were so glad to be out meeting Cary folks during the Scavenger Hunt. The Mathews House – An elegant location for any event. Whether for a wedding or a corporate meeting, they will cater to your liking. The beautiful flower gardens and Southern hospitality will make all your guests feel welcome. 1st Signal Realty -  These folks know Cary and will help you out whether buying or selling your home. They are located right in downtown Cary. Just stop on by and say hello. Yelp! – Do you ever need help trying to decide what to do or where to go in town from that perfect meal or shopping experience? All the folks who use yelp will give their advise. These guys know everything!

If you love Cary like we do, you’ll shop, buy and seek out local products, companies and businesses. Going Local is not just a saying, it’s a way to help our community grow and prosper.

“The Artists' Backyard” Takes Shape on NC State's Central Campus ...

Mud-caked boots, a flurry of shovels and hammers – and no shortage of sweat-streaked brows. For nearly a month now, that has been the bustling scene on a sliver of real estate nestled between Owen and Turlington Halls. And thanks to the tireless efforts of nearly two-dozen Landscape Architecture students, what was once an anonymous thicket separating the two buildings is quickly evolving into an ecologically-innovative haven for NC State students and staff.

Named ‘The Artists’ Backyard’, and employing the imagination and skill of dozens of students and staff, the project is a partnership between NC State’s Department of Landscape Architecture and University Housing. Phase I of a projected five-year production schedule is well underway and slated for completion in early August.

“We plan to have a ribbon-cutting ceremony midday on August 19, to coincide with the first week of classes,” said Andy Fox, an assistant professor of Landscape Architecture who spearheaded the project.

Fox, two Teaching Assistants (Barry Duncil and Leslie Morefield Bartlebaugh) and 20 students enrolled in the Landscape Architecture department’s design/build studio program have been working 8- and 12-hour days since the project’s July 6 groundbreaking to ensure the effort stays on schedule.

A Partnership Is Born

The origin of the initiative stems from the success of last year’s Syme Rain Garden installation (located behind Syme Hall on East Campus), which was funded by a $20,000 grant Fox pursued through the NC State Provost’s office.

“Based on the success of that project – the amenity it created, and the ecological and environmental function it served – University Housing saw a real benefit to its purpose, and a successful partnership was born from that experience.”

Dr. Tim Luckadoo, associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs, says the opportunity to collaborate and evolve the initiative was a no-brainer.

“The Syme Hall project exceeded my expectations,” he said. “I was amazed at the quality of the design and the work, and I immediately sought out Andy to discuss additional projects.

After a series of negotiations and meetings, a five-year plan to fund work involving additional residence halls emerged.

“Andy came to us with some ideas of how we could get started with other potential design build projects, and that’s how the ball got rolling,” said University Housing Director, Susan Grant. “Through the success of this project, we hope to develop other natural common areas for students and guests to enjoy.

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