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Japanese maple

December Garden Tips

Here are few home and garden tips for the month of December: When choosing a cut Christmas tree, gently pull …

berries of aronia

Plants for Winter Interest

Many gardens are planted for the big color show in spring and summer, but when winter rolls around there …

boxwood blight

Pest Alert - Boxwood Blight

Boxwood blight is a fungal infection that kills boxwoods. The fungus is highly contagious, sticking to both people and …

Cover photo for Jumping Worms

Jumping Worms

Matt Bertone, the director of NC State University’s Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, just published an Extension factsheet about …

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It’s Time for Garlic!

Article written by Erik Jul, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Henderson County Garlic (Allium sativum) is a tasty and healthful addition to …

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Renewal Pruning of Shrubs

People often underestimate the ultimate size of trees and shrubs in their landscape. Many times gardeners and landscapers plant …

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With more and more people choosing the outdoors to spend their time, birdwatching has soared to a new favorite …

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Seed Saving

One of the enjoyable and important activities I do each year at this time is collecting seeds. There are …

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