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Growing Kniphofia – Red Hot Poker
How many African plants are growing in your garden? Chances are, not too many. One African native...
Growing Vegetables: The Importance of Water Quality
While adding fertilizers and pesticides to your plants can amplify their growth, water quality...
Growing Vegetables at Home
Our isolation at home has given us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of food, where it...
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Tomato Growing Techniques
Growing the tomato of your dreams can be a source of frustration. In this episode we get tips from...
Creating New Hydrangeas
How do you choose a new plant? Bryce Lane of NC State joins our podcast with ideas for sustainable...
The Basics
Understanding Invasive Plants
The simple fact is this: Garden centers and nurseries can sell plants that end up liking your...
Mosquito Control — Is There Such a Thing?
Are you ready for swatting? Me neither. In the Triangle area of North Carolina, where we garden...
Understanding Piedmont Soil
North Carolina clay soil is great for pottery and bricks, but many gardeners find it challenging...
Choosing Flowers For Your Kids
Sending flowers, whether for a birthday or just because, is one of the most common ways to express...
Travel
Ancient Eastern Hemlocks Still Grow in Cary, North Carolina
Plants typically found in the Appalachians and more northern climes have lingered along Swift Creek...
Backyard Birding
Plant a Bird-Friendly Backyard
It’s important to think about the plants you include in your garden. Remember, what you grow...