Helping Our Local Bee PopulationsHoney bees support the ecosystem. However, bee populations are declining at a dramatic rate...
Add Soil Organic Matter to the GardenBefore you go to the garden center, you should stop and think about your soil. The most important...
Waterwise Gardens: Beauty in the Beast of SummerSummers here in the Piedmont can be brutal, with scorching temperatures and scarce rainfall...
Local Displays Showcase Composting OptionsComposting. For some gardeners, it’s a mystery, a practice that would magically improve their...
Five Steps to a Sustainable GardenWhat is a favorite memory from last year’s garden? A garden view that finally matched your...
Beneficial Insects and Their Importance in the GardenCommon insect pests have natural enemies; these beneficial insects reside in and around the...
Self-Sowing Flowers Expand Your Garden DisplayLike most homeowners, I’m constantly seeking new ways to reduce the time and money I spend...
How to Create a Low Maintenance LandscapeAlmost 20 years ago I set out to transform our mostly shady, English ivy infested front yard into a...
Worm CompostingThey’re known as red wigglers, tiger worms or, more scientifically, Eisenia fetida. They prefer...
Slow Flowers or a 2,000 Mile RoseMy husband walked in with an armload of flowers and a smile on his face. Peeking out of their...
Managing the Drinking Water Running Off Your YardTowns in the Triangle region are growing fast. While growth brings jobs, it also puts pressure on...
Bee Smart Pollinator Gardener AppThe Bee Smart Pollinator Gardener is a comprehensive guide to selecting plants for pollinators...
What’s Happening to the Bees?Bees are amazing creatures. They’re social insects and communicate with each other in a way that...
Lemurs Go for Local FoodNestled in the back of Duke Forest, more than 200 furry faces peek out of the trees and enclosures...
Creating a Sustainable FutureChasing fireflies through the twilight evenings of summertime, enjoying the first tomato, watching...