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False spring occurs during winter when the weather becomes unusually warm before getting very cold again. The air is …
Growing Fruit Can Be Fun
Growing fruit can be fun, supply your family with fresh, tasty, and nutritious food and you don’t need an …
Blueberry Production and Pruning Workshop
Dr. Bill Cline, NC State University Blueberry and Grape Specialist and Minda Daughtry, North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Lee …
Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries are among the major fruit crops of North Carolina, which produces nearly 40 million pounds of blueberries worth …
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I think we’ve all been there before–loppers in hand, a shrub in front of us, questioning when and how …
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Hellebores or Lenten Rose
Capture the charm of winter this season with hellebores, also called Lenten Roses. This unique small evergreen groundcover adds …
Muscadine Grapevine Management Workshop
Dr. Mark Hoffman, NC State University Small Fruit Specialist, and Minda Daughtry, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center …
Holiday Poinsettia
It’s that time of year already! From the stores in the shopping mall to the restaurant, the inescapable sounds …
Christmas Cactus
The Holiday season is here, with cheerful decorations, including unique holiday plants. One of my family’s favorites is the …
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Many of us have grown plants in pots, planters or other containers. It’s a different environment. Not only is …
Symbol of the Holidays
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St. John’s Wort or St. Peter’s Wort or St. Andrew’s Cross?
St. Peter’s Wort (Hypericum crux-andreae) is a shrubby native member of the St. Johns wort family with only four …
Why Farming Matters
Farming has played an important role in North Carolina’s history and continues to contribute to the culture and economy …
Fall Faithfuls, Winter Wishes
Pumpkins, gourds, decorative corn, and straw bales are all great ways to bring color and interest to your home …
Gardening After a Flood
Gardening is one of the most widely pursued hobbies in America and is increasingly popular in NC. For all …
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