Altamont is a part of Grundy County in Tennessee and is home to one of the first established Mormon congregations. The community was established in 1848. One of the best places to visit is the old Grundy County Courthouse that was built in 1848. Outdoor enthusiast should be sure to visit nearby South Cumberland State Park. The schools here are North Elementary and Grundy County High School. Local businesses include Wetland Supplies and Maid By Amanda.
By NikkiRachael July 09, 2013
Today being 7/9/2013 @ 8:40pm. i will never order from this place again the the Cashier was very rude my order was not correct after being repeated 3 times, went in to get a refund or make the burger i was missing and she said she could not give a refund and she would not remake the burger because the grill was closed. i told her i will not be back and she stated it was OK .So i guess they really don t value there customers. I spent 77.90 and could not even be happy with what i order .... So i guess it will pay to go Down the mountain to get friendly service and what i have ordered RIGHT. I will not ever order from these people. The crew that was working this night needs people management skills, they have none.Oh and the closed sign was on the door @8:10pm i thought they closed at 9pm. ...read more
By tkinstle October 31, 2012
They sent me trees without roots, they tried to twist the story like the trees did have roots and it was my fault they died. (how things ended) We guarantee them to arrive in excellent condition.... TN Nursery Well you did not satisfy the condition of your guarantee ...read more
By Rebecca Hobbs September 21, 2011
This company is no longer in business. Please remove the information you have listed. If this web site was correct you would have removed this in 2007. Thank you in advance for taking this company off your web site. ...read more
Fall Tips for Winterizing Your Garden When it comes to protecting your garden during the frosty winter months, it is important to remember these three: bright, clean, and cover. Bright, Clean, and Cover Whether you are preparing perennials, bulbs, or vegetables for their winter dormancy, the first step towards protecting your green investment is to clear away all the dead vegetation, rotten fruit, and blackened stems from your flowers and vegetables. By eliminating excess dead plant material, you reduce the likelihood of your plants falling prey to insect eggs and disease pathogens during their winter nap. Once your plant beds are cleared and cleaned, it is equally essential that you sufficiently cover them for the chilly months to come. Cover them by spreading new mulch in the fall, creating a thick winter layer to protect your plants and soil throughout the cold season. Remember you are not trying to smother your plants in a warm impenetrable layer. Instead, the goal is to keep the temperature of the soil even year-round. Perennials To winterize perennials, cut down their dry stems to soil level to remove pest eggs and any potential disease spores that may remain. Compost the dead plant debris to make an excellent organic soil conditioner that will work throughout the winter to kill fledgling weeds and disease pathogens. Keep rodents away from your precious soil by waiting until the ground freezes before you add your layer of soil conditioner. To maximize temperature moderation, spread your mulch in layers about six inches thick. Bulbs Considering the delicate nature of bulbs, it is wise to remove the majority of them and store them for safekeeping, as they may not survive the harsh winter freezes. An easy way to protect your bulbs is to take a few weeks to dry the bulbs out on newspaper, then store them in a container covered with sand or sawdust. It might be a good idea to add an extra layer of mulch to the hardier bulbs left in the ground right before a hard freeze is predicted to occur. Veggies Similar to perennials and bulbs, the first step in protecting your vegetables is to clean up plant debris from all harvested beds. After grooming the beds, freshen them up by adding more organic matter in the form of fertilizer or compost. As intimidating as it might seem, it is possible to maintain a healthy garden even during the snows and freezes of the winter months. A Word of Warning Make sure when removing plant debris that you only add healthy vegetation to your compost pile--if you add plant matter that is diseased with mold, mildew, or blight, your compost pile will not get hot enough to kill off the fungus, and you run the risk of spreading that disease to the rest of your compost pile, which can be detrimental to the health of your plants the following season. ...read more
By Native Wildflowers Nursery January 06, 2018
Top 5 Trees For Vibrant Fall Leaves One of the pleasures of life is watching the leaves of individual trees turn from the green of spring and summer to the fiery colors of fall. This change is caused by the green chlorophyll pigment breaking down in the cold weather and shorter days. Other pigments such as anthocyanin and xanthophyll are then revealed. Though many trees change color in the fall, some are more spectacular than others. Here are the top five: Hickory Trees There are several different kinds of hickory trees, and the pignut and shagbark hickory are known for their brilliant yellow, orange or golden brown fall foliage. The leaves of the pignut hickory turn yellow or orange. This tree is native to North America from Ontario to Alabama and is a favorite in botanical collections. It can grow to 90 feet tall. Like all hickories, it has leaflets arranged in pairs. The pignut hickory usually has five leaflets on a branch. The shagbark hickory is named for its gray, shaggy bark that can be harmlessly stripped away as the tree grows older. Like the pignut hickory, it can become 90 feet tall and has five leaflets on a branch. They are pointed, lanceolate with beautiful teeth. In the fall, the leaves turn a bright yellow or warm golden-brown. Besides beautiful foliage, this tree produces edible nuts. Red MapleTrees Red maples can grow to 120 feet tall and are prized for the fantastic red or red-gold of their fall foliage. Red maple trees not only have fall foliage but red flowers that open in very early spring before the leaves. This gives these trees a rubescent glow. Like most other maples, the red maple has opposite, lobed leaves, though the lobes are not as pronounced as they are in some other maples. Sugar MapleTrees Sugar maple trees provide both maple syrup and unmatched fall colors of scarlet, orange, and gold. When it’s not being used for its sweet sap, the sugar maple is grown as an ornamental tree. It becomes as tall as the red maple, and its flowers also appear before the leaves. Its leaves take their time falling from the tree as the months grow more cooling, so the viewer is presented with great masses of flaming color. Oak Trees There are about 600 kinds of oak tree, and some of them have more magnificent fall color than others. Indeed, there are evergreen oaks. But the oak trees worth traveling in the autumn include the scarlet oak. The long leaves of this tree, a native of North America, turn scarlet in the fall and cling to the tree for about six weeks before they finally drop. The long, deeply lobed leaves of the pin oak and Shumard oak turn a rich burgundy in the fall, while the oval leaves of the Pontine tree turn an attractive medium brown. Black Gum Trees Black gum trees or tupelos are native to eastern North America. The Tupelo is one of the first trees to change into its fall colors. The leaves are long, tapered and turn orange and red in the autumn. It’s always a treat to get out in the woods in autumn. Enjoy the crisp air, and revel in the beauty of these trees and theirfall foliage. ...read more
By Native Wildflowers Nursery January 03, 2018