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Cluster of hairy caterpillars resting in silk webbing on tree branches and leaves

Pest Alert - Common Insect Pests of Landscapes and Gardens

Common Insects Pests of Plants In western North Carolina, there are many species of insects. Most are beneficial to us and the environment and we should protect them. Other insects however, are pests…

The Summer Garden Ends and the Fall Garden Begins

This time of year makes me think of gardening with my grandmother. I can remember warm summer evenings in the vegetable garden, pulling weeds, and picking vegetables. We would spend Saturday morning…

Assorted green peppers labeled: Banana, Anaheim, Poblano, Green Bell, Thai, Jamaican, Shishito, Serrano, Jalapeno, Korean

A Plethora of Peppers to Pick

Something a lot of gardeners shy away from is growing peppers. Peppers are not something most folks consume in mass quantities and not as many folks are experienced in preserving them. However, the…

Dense bed of pink, white, and purple garden flowers near a tree and paved walkway

Ready, Set, Grow

A cottage garden is a glorious thing. It is filled with plants, wildlife and the gardener's hopes and dreams. But where and how do you start?ReadyBegin by defining your garden vision. Do you see…

Pruning Crape Myrtles

Many gardeners have Crape Myrtles established in their landscapes. Unfortunately, the tree has the dubious distinction among gardeners and horticulturists as the plant that gets butchered in the…

It's Fresh Fruit and Veggie Season!

As the daffodils begin to bloom in the yard and my hens start setting on their eggs, I know one thing is certain: spring is on its way! This means longer days spent enjoying the beauty of the…

Bullington Gardens Announces Master Plan for Future Growth

A Garden with Heart Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public botanical garden, announces plans to redesign and expand the usability of its grounds to enhance the organization’s…

Next, the affected limb will begin to die.

Pest Alert: Canker in Landscape Plants

We have been seeing lots of canker in landscape plants. There are several fungi that infest the stems of trees and shrubs and the infection causes a canker (infected wound) in oak, arborvitae, cherry…

Garden Update - August

Plants in Flower Crapemyrtle, Rose-of-Sharon, Peegee Hydrangea, Abelia, Echinacea, Canna, Dahlia, Trumpet Creeper, Cardinal Flower, Daylily, Butterfly Weed, native Phlox, Cleome, Hosta, Liriope and…

Pest Alert - Holes in the Yard

Do you have holes appearing in your lawn? Use the chart below to figure out what or who is causing damage to your lawn. Dealing with nuisance wildlife can be challenging. Deer, beavers, bears,…