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Fairy Ring

Fairy Ring in Turfgrass

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Lee County. Did the fairies come and dance …

Snowdrop

Time for Snowdrops

Sometimes a name just fits, doesn’t it? Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, is a small perennial bulb that blooms in late …

Pansies

Pansies in the Landscape

How fortunate are we to live in a place where we can grow plants with the ability to bloom …

Spot Anthracnose on Dogwood

How Pathogens Survive Winter

Pathogens survive the winter mostly in the soil. Generally the survivors are root and crown pathogens such as the …

Poinsettias

Poinsettias as Gifts

Although the Christmas merchandise seemed to pop out around Halloween this year, the colorful and natural living reminders of …

Bloodroot

Bloodroot

After the holidays come and go, we will all need something beautiful and inspiring to look forward to. Belonging …

Lantana Lace Bug

Lantana Lace Bugs

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Just …

Wreath Making

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

“Make your own fresh and fragrant holiday wreath with Horticulture Agent, Minda Daughtry and the Extension Master Gardeners of Lee …

Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly Warning

We received word from Virginia late last week that the Spotted Lanternfly now has an established population in Carroll …

Household Spiders

Household Spiders

Spiders have fascinated me ever since reading “Charlotte’s Web” by author E. B. White. As the barn spider Charlotte …

Mummy Berries

Mummy Berry of Blueberries

Mummies are not just for Halloween. Well actually Mummy Berries. Mummy berry disease is pretty scary. In 2019 the …

Red Camellia

Camellias in the Landscape

There is something to be said about a species of plant that enables us to enjoy a pretty, and …

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