Ground Nesting Bees Not a Threat
Warmer temperatures in the coming days will likely encourage activity by ground nesting and other native solitary bees. These …
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Fruits and Berries You Can Grow
Thinking of planting fruit trees or berry bushes? Your chances of success have a lot to do with which …
What You Can Learn From a Pesticide Label
Have you ever hesitated to use a pesticide because you were not sure how to mix it, where or …
Easy Vegetables and Herbs for Beginners
Many vegetables and herbs can be grown in our area, but some are easier than others. If you are …
Time to Prune?
Late winter is the right time to prune summer blooming shrubs like Knockout roses but not spring bloomers such …
Grow Your Own
Nothing holds the promise of spring like a packet of seeds. If you have never grown plants from seed …
Dealing With Ice Damaged Trees
Freezing rain continues to fall in southeastern North Carolina, building up on branches and limbs and causing trees to …
What Can I Plant in My Garden for Spring?
This is the time to get serious about planting a spring vegetable garden. Vegetables that produce during the spring …
What Is Growing in My Yard?
Ever find something in your yard and wonder, “What is that?” If so, you are not alone. Throughout the …
Planting Garden and Snow Peas
Garden peas, and their relatives, snow peas and sugar snaps, are simple and productive crops that almost anyone can …
Winter Gardening Tips and Tasks
In many areas winter is a cold and bleak time to stay inside and not even contemplate working in …
Planning for Year Round Harvest
With a little planning, you can harvest fresh vegetables from your own backyard most of the year. Vegetables can …