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 …
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.
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 …