When most North Carolinians think of a lady slipper orchid they picture the native pink Cypripedium...
Category - Plants
Growing Colocasias: They’re More Interesting Than You Think
For some unaccountable reason, I was asked to give a presentation on bulbs to a group of...
What’s the Point of a Cactus?
If you are interested in gardening or home decorations and house plants, you will have probably...
Growing Daphne
Few plants can bring as much rapturous praise one day followed by angry cursing the next than...
Butterfly Orchids Brighten Up Winter
During cold times of the year, blooms can be few and far between. Luckily we have orchids indoors...
8 Plants That Flower in Winter
No need to hurry spring in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. These winter-blooming plants put on...
How To Bring Your Love Of Greenery Indoors
Bringing greenery into your home is no longer just the year’s hottest decorating trend; it is...
8 of the Best Flowering Plants for Your Garden
While no plant list is ever complete, here are some of the best flowering plants for our region...
Growing Goldenrod – Fall’s Golden Wands
According to Aesop’s Fables, “a man is known by the company he keeps.” While there may be...
Oakleaf Hydrangea: Queen of the Shade
Regal is an adjective we might use to describe a majestic oak or other large trees, but it’s not...
How to Grow Snowbells
The snowbells or Styrax are a group of flowering trees and shrubs native to warm temperate and...
Unusual Plants for Hummingbirds
One of the joys of the summer garden is those winged, iridescent jewels we all call hummingbirds.
Caring For Your Backyard Trees In North Carolina
Summers in North Carolina can be hot and muggy – during this time you will need to make sure...
Tips On How To Keep Your Trees Healthy And Thriving All Year Long
A study conducted by North Carolina State University showed that a well-placed tree could block...
Native Plants to Add to Your Garden
North American native plants have been making their way into horticulture and gardens since at...