Indoor Plant Lighting
Plants provide many benefits to all of us—from appealing artistry to health, hopefully both. However, planning for enough light …
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Milkweed Bug
The bond between monarch butterflies and milkweed plants is a good story. Monarchs cannot survive without milkweed. Monarch caterpillars …
Fall Armyworms Invade!
In late summer, almost every year, caterpillars invade turfgrass throughout the south as they move northward from their southern …
Fall Garden
Heat lovers like tomatoes and eggplants are coming off the bushes in droves and it’s time to begin thinking …
Hot Summer Days
Hot summer days and excessively dry conditions are two challenges for gardeners as well as for our plants. When …
Japanese Beetles
Hordes of shiny metallic green destroyers emerge from the ground to feed on fresh, young foliage. They ravage the …
Mosquito Populations Likely to Increase
Written By Michael Waldvogel Edited by M. Daughtry Close to a year ago (June 13, 2018), I wrote “Raining in Mosquitoes” …
Getting to Know Your Land
The First in a Series of Workshops for Women Woodland Owners and Natural Resource Professionals. Learn about: North Carolina’s Forest Ecosystems Identifying …
Oh Deer!
White-tailed deer are a pest even in urban areas. Despite our best efforts, deer do damage to landscape plantings …
Summer Heat on Plants
Summer is quickly approaching and so is the North Carolina summer heat. Ensuring your plants are healthy and happy …
Climbing Cucumbers
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) has been grown and bred for centuries. It is mentioned in the Bible and in …
The Importance of Bats
Set aside the spooky Halloween tales. In reality, bats serve as important pollinators of many food plants and provide …