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Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) Taken by Gene Fox

What Is This Stuff?

I receive several calls a season about green moss or fungus growing on trees. What is this stuff? Moss …

The picture was taken by Certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, Rena Edwards, the azaleas are in front of her home.

What Happened to My Azaleas?

I get these calls from time to time and there are several answers to the question, “What happened to …

What Happened to My Dogwood Tree?

Their graceful lying branches with creamy white flowers mark the beginning of Spring so beautifully. As I see them …

Column Stinkhorn (Clathrus columnatus)

Stinkhorn Mushrooms

The caller explained that they had these alien-looking, pink things that resembled the pi sign. I said, “The what …

The attached chart, from The NC State Climate Office, shows the accumulation of Growing Degree Days (a measure of heat units) from January 1, 2024 through February 27, 2024, given a base temperature of 50°F.

Is It Spring Yet?

I had an interesting call earlier this week, one that made me stop and think. At NC State Cooperative …