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 …
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.
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 …
Glyphosate Aka Roundup Fact or Fiction?
I did a class for the Cypress Landing community a few weeks back and one of the questions was …
Even When You Do It All the Right Way...
I have an Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer that says, “Growing fruits and vegetables should be more of a hobby. …
Aliens Among Us?
Some things that you see in horticulture just don’t seem natural…sometimes they almost seem like they are alien! Have you …
The Angel Oak
I had the opportunity to travel to Charleston, South Carolina a few weeks back to attend a meeting with …
Azalea Caterpillars or Labor Day Worms?
It’s that time of year again and the usual suspects are beginning to appear! Last week I went over …
Every Year I Have These Holes in My Pecans
Pecan trees (Carya illinoinenis) are the hallmark of many landscapes in Eastern North Carolina. They become grand trees, spreading …
Gardener Beware
To a plant guy like me, plants are always pretty cool. Plants are energy producers in that they can …
There's an "Icide" for That!
This time of year, with every passing warm day, a hot topic has been spraying herbicides on home lawns. I …