Thanksgiving or Christmas Cacti: What Is the Difference & How to Force Rebloom
The Christmas cactus is a traditional and very festive gift this time of year. We browse by them in …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
My Trees Are Turning Brown
I’ve had several calls come in over the past three weeks concerning Arborvitae (Thuja sp.) and/or Leyland cypress (x …
Frost, What to Do
Well it has happened, we got our first frost! We are in November! As things begin to slow down there …
Going Batty for Bat Week?
Did you know that we have an International Bat Week? Well, we do and it’s this week (October 24-31)! Bats …
Propagating Blueberry Bushes
A great question came in this week about propagating blueberries! First, what is propagation? The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook …
When Can You Eat Pears?
My youngest daughter catches the bus every morning over in Smallwood. While we don’t live in Smallwood, we are very …
How to Pick and Keep the Perfect Pumpkin!
It seems like it is finally fall! My family and I visited Stokes Family Farm in Greenville this past …
Have You Ever Had a Pomegranate Martini?
We don’t get to do this very often but one of the things my family loves to do is …
Two Myths That Should Go Down With Fall
When the days begin to get shorter and cooler, there are two very popular myths that I begin to hear! It …
Got Slugs?
“What’s eating my hostas?” The caller said, “I come out in the morning and there are these holes in …