Horticulturist welcomed to Lockerly Arboretum

Lockerly Arboretum welcomed Carter Payne onto its full-time staff earlier this month as its horticulturist.Payne grew up in Western North Carolina near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounded by a lush landscape with a large ecosystem to discover, plants piqued his interests at a young age.“I attribute my interest in plants to the vibrant landscape I grew up in,” said Payne. “T...