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What’s not to love about Raleigh?

| General

A little southern hospitality mixed with Saks Fifth Avenue, the award winning Poole’s Diner, and a nationally-acclaimed 152-mile Greenway System makes for a winning combination! From museums and parks, to shopping and dining, Raleigh is a wonderful city full of many attractions that make it the perfect place to retire. Read More

All in the Family -Part One, The Rose Family

| Gardening

When it comes to ornamental plants, the Rose Family is the largest contributor. Also known as the Rosacea family, it is made up of 2,830 species of plants. The most popular members are probably the roses themselves. Roses come in the form of Grandiflora, Multiflora, Hedge, Climbing, Miniature, Hardy and… Read More

What’s Bugging You? Plant Pests and How to Identify Them

| Gardening

Thom Morgan, Springmoor landscape manager I was busy watching my team play in the NCAA basketball tournament when the door bell rang, (It’s either that or the phone). I answered the door and my buddy Jerry was standing there with a worried look on his face. I invited… Read More

Designing for Special Needs: April Landscape Blog

| Active Seniors, Continuing Care, Gardening, General, Independent Living

By Thom Morgan, Springmoor Lanscape Manager Most of us are very fortunate to have all of our five senses and move freely with out the aid of medical devices or help from others. A park, arboretum or any other public space, however, should and—with current laws—must be made accessible… Read More

Southern Pie Recipes to Celebrate National Pie Day

| General

In celebration of National Pie Day, Springmoor is sharing some popular pies that our residents enjoy in our beautiful dining rooms on campus. Below are three of our most popular pie recipes for you to try at home. Apple Pie This American staple is the most popular among our… Read More

Springmoor’s Promise of Life Care

| General

Current residents give a variety of answers when asked why they chose Springmoor – from the food, to the gorgeous grounds, to the friendly and caring staff. However, one of the biggest reasons people move to Springmoor is our promise of life care for all of our residents. Once you… Read More

Resident Profile: C.P. Minnick

| Active Seniors, Independent Living

Active Lifestyles at Springmoor Springmoor strives to provide a community that promotes and encourages healthy lifestyles. From the food we serve in the dining rooms to the brand new wellness center we opened this year, we provide numerous opportunities for our residents to take advantage of. One of… Read More

Visiting an Arboretum or Botanical Garden

| Gardening

By Thom Morgan, Springmoor Landscape Manager If you are planning to travel this summer and have an interest in horticulture, you might want to go online and get a list of botanical gardens and arboretums along your route. In Raleigh, we are fortunate to have the J.C. Raulston… Read More