Lee divides her time between breeding dahlias and select plants for floral design , managing residential clients ’ gardens , and even taking on a few commercial projects , including the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery in Linville , N . C . The Center ’ s gardens intend not only to educate visitors about the local flora , but also to provide inspiration they can take home . Lee says , “ I have an interesting set of skills that make me a great fit as the horticulturist for this endeavor . Working in collaboration with landscape architect Ron Cutlip , we are creating outdoor spaces that immerse visitors in the beautiful plant diversity the native ecosystem provides .”
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