Category - Plants

Lady Slipper Orchids – Unique Blooms to Enjoy Indoors

When most North Carolinians think of a lady slipper orchid they picture the native pink Cypripedium...

For some unaccountable reason, I was asked to give a presentation on bulbs to a group of...

If you are interested in gardening or home decorations and house plants, you will have probably...

Few plants can bring as much rapturous praise one day followed by angry cursing the next than...

During cold times of the year, blooms can be few and far between. Luckily we have orchids indoors...

No need to hurry spring in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. These winter-blooming plants put on...

Bringing greenery into your home is no longer just the year’s hottest decorating trend; it is...

While no plant list is ever complete, here are some of the best flowering plants for our region...

According to Aesop’s Fables, “a man is known by the company he keeps.” While there may be...

Regal is an adjective we might use to describe a majestic oak or other large trees, but it’s not...

The snowbells or Styrax are a group of flowering trees and shrubs native to warm temperate and...

One of the joys of the summer garden is those winged, iridescent jewels we all call hummingbirds.

Summers in North Carolina can be hot and muggy – during this time you will need to make sure...

A study conducted by North Carolina State University showed that a well-placed tree could block...

North American native plants have been making their way into horticulture and gardens since at...