Wait…Roundup Is No Longer Roundup?
Perhaps you missed it? Back in July, the commercials that once plagued our evening television commercial space stopped. Have …
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 Fig Just Dropped All of the Leaves!
I love some figs (Ficus carica)! I usually get the opportunity to go to the Ocracoke Fig Festival in …
Muscadine or Scuppernong Grapes and Pruning
Since my muscadines are getting ready for harvest and I’ve gotten a few calls this week about pruning, it …
Large Patch in August
I have been away at training this week. Every time we have training, there has been a tropical storm …
What Happened to My Dogwoods?
What happened to my dogwoods (Cornus florida)? This was the question form the caller this week. I needed more …
Christmas Cactus in July
I was working outside this past weekend, cleaning up the yard and had been helping my son with a …
Fire Ants?
I was working in the yard this past weekend, finally getting to a few of those clean-up projects I …
The Rain Dance Worked but My Tomatoes Are Rotten
We got some rain this week! Those of you who follow my column saw my article on drought last …
It’s Dry, Are We in a Drought?
The past three weekends, I have had the pleasure of coaching for Leverage Lacrosse NC, a travel team out …
Is This Poison Ivy?
When spring weather comes around like we had over the past week, I want to be outside. I have …
Where Can I Plant Hydrangeas, They Died at My Last House
A great question came in this week that led back to my personal and professional modus operandi, “Right Plant, …
What Is Wrong With My Camellia?
There have been lots of calls this week, ranging from recommendations for landscapers to what is wrong with my …