Plant Viburnums for Year-Round Interest
Viburnums are one of my favorite plants in the landscape as they are dependable and interesting in all seasons of …
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Thanksgiving Traditions
What are the traditions your family celebrates every Thanksgiving? Mine is the big family gathering for a meal that …
Food Safety for the Holidays
Food safety is always important. I have worked in Cooperative Extension for almost 25 years and we always receive …
Take Care of Your Gardening Tools
Fall is a good time to clean, sharpen, and maintain your gardening tools. A sharp tool makes a cleaner cut …
Growing Your Own Greens for Holiday Decorations
Several years ago while attending a winter meeting I was inspired by a small, simple, beautiful arrangement of greenery …
Root Problems and Tree Decline
Most urban tree declines that we see in the landscape is most likely related to root problems. Indicators of …
Growing Herbs Indoors
There are many herbs that can be grown successfully indoors. These plants usually won’t grow as well as they …
Fall Bulb & Plant Sale
Fall is a busy time for families with many school and athletic events, festivals, and other events to attend. Fall …
Leaf Mulch – Free Soil Amendment for Your Lawn & Garden
Pound for pound, leaves can do more to improve your garden than any lawn or garden product available. And …
Test Your Soil for a Thick, Healthy Lawn
You can have a beautiful lawn without spending an extreme amount of money and protect our water quality at …
Fall Outings and Planting
Now that schools are in session and Labor Day is here, my thoughts turn to fall, even though our …
Native Plant Highlight - Buttonbush
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a deciduous native plant that can be found in all parts of North Carolina. It …