The Basics of Potted CitrusIf your plans don’t include a trip to the Caribbean, you can still enjoy a sense of the tropics...
Amaryllis: Indoor Color for WinterMany people shy away from growing amaryllis for the holidays, concerned that these are too finicky...
NC Poinsettias to MarketNorth Carolina growers ship over 4 million poinsettias to markets across our state and up and down...
NC Christmas Trees – Farm to FloorChristmas trees are a big business in NC and gardeners can learn a lot from tree farmers. A lot...
So You Want to Be a Beekeeper?We have all heard about the important role honey bees play in pollinating food producing plants. It...
3 Fragrant Flowers for Your Winter GardenFragrance in the spring and summer garden is something we gardeners take for granted. But fragrance...
What Will Happen to Our Gardens When We Leave?I have reached a certain age when I’m debating whether I should (eventually) reside in a...
Understanding Tree RootsOut of sight, out of mind is the attitude most people have when it comes to tree roots in the...
The Lights Fantastic at the Daniel Stowe Botanical GardensWhile most of us are putting out pumpkins, the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens (Belmont, NC) are...
Make Your Backyard Bird Friendly in WinterI love winter. Run me out of town if you must but I had to let it be known. The cold weather...