Winter Chores: Caring for Old Apple, Pear or Peach Trees
North Carolina is blessed with a Goldilocks climate, where we can grow a lot of different plants and crops …
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2025 Was a Record Year for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Lee County
On the cusp of 2026, we are reflecting on the great success we had in Lee County through the …
From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025
Across the hills of Transylvania County, the urban gardens of Wake and Durham, and the coastal fields of Currituck, …
Pollinator Haven Garden Dirt Therapy Sessions Offer Skill Building and Community
Sometimes, the best medicine is a morning in the sun with your hands in the soil or an early …
Persephone Days: Days to Be Thinking About Your Garden
December 21 marks the Winter Solstice—the longest night of the year. For many cultures, this is a spiritual turning …
Next Year’s Butterflies Are Tied to This Year’s Fall Garden “Clean-Up”
It is shaping up to be our favorite kind of fall, with temperatures already dropping in the 40s at …
#Plantsgiving: Celebrating the Plant Diversity of Our Food
I am a millennial, though I am not usually one to fall prey to trendy hashtags; but when a …
Symbol of the Holidays
The passing of Thanksgiving Day marches us closer to the next big holiday……. Christmas! The season begs the question, …
Poppies for Veterans Day
Plants have been used as symbols since the dawn of civilization, and their meaning can resonate through time and …
South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Registration Is Open for Winter 2026!
Register here to get your seat! Small Farm Boot Camp is For You! Are you interested in farming and want to …
Soil Sampling- Another Dirty Job for Your Garden's Health
It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it! No, we’re not talking about taking out the trash. …
Winterizing Your Compost: Essential Tips for Hot, Cold, and Vermicomposting
Composting is a great option for folks to keep food and green waste out of their local waste streams. …