Eastern Tent Caterpillars
Spring is early this year. We know it, the plants know it and guess what? The Eastern Tent Caterpillar …
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Jackson County Gardener Needs Assessment
Please use the following link to complete the …
Time for Snowdrops
Sometimes a name just fits, doesn’t it? Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, is a small perennial bulb that blooms in late …
Watering but Not Overwatering Houseplants
Our houseplants are all back inside for the winter, or we’ve already lost them to the cold. Been there, …
Living Christmas Tree for Our Area
Outdoor tree decorating for the holiday season that lasts all through the winter season and looks just as nice …
Pansies in the Landscape
How fortunate are we to live in a place where we can grow plants with the ability to bloom …
Uses for Christmas Trees in the Garden
It’s starting to feel a bit like spring. There are still glints from frost crystals in the morning sunrise, …
How Pathogens Survive Winter
Pathogens survive the winter mostly in the soil. Generally the survivors are root and crown pathogens such as the …
Poinsettias as Gifts
Although the Christmas merchandise seemed to pop out around Halloween this year, the colorful and natural living reminders of …
Bloodroot
After the holidays come and go, we will all need something beautiful and inspiring to look forward to. Belonging …
Lantana Lace Bugs
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Just …
November, December, and January Gardening Guidelines
We get busy, especially at this time of year with the start of the holidays. It can be overwhelming …