Plants Do That . . . Inside
“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information …
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Time to Prune Roses
When the forsythia’s start to bloom it is time to prune roses. Learn how from Minda Daughtry, Lee County …
Garden Calendars
Checkout the NC State Vegetable Planting Calendars and Garden Maintenance Calendars linked from the the Gardening …
Plants Do That Inside
Indoor plants where we live, learn, heal and work have far-reaching positive effects on our well-being and indoor environment, …
Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants: 6 Week, Online Course
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Persimmons – A Fruit Tree to Consider
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“Love the place you live” is a great adage when you have the perfect gardening conditions. But, when you …
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Just the other day, a friend gave me a plant that I really wanted. A gardening myth is if …
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
In September, Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) begin their search for a place to spend the winter. It is …
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Hydrangea - Pruning and Colors
The general rule for pruning is to prune spring blooming shrubs after they flower and summer blooming shrubs in …
Peony - Part 1
Peony is a very beautiful long-lived plant. Select carefully and plant in a permanent location in September. Much like …
Gardenia or Cape Jasmine
When thinking of the southern gardens, Gardenia’s often come to mind. These plants have been in southern gardens for …
Roundup for Lawns
It is weed season. Actually, it can almost always be weed season, depending on your definition of a weed. …
Dandelions - a Love-Hate Relationship
Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Homeowners have a love-hate relationship with dandelions. Children love to pick the bright yellow dandelion …
Crepe Murder
You see it every year in the spring, Crepe Murder. What is it, why do people do it and …
Ruby Throated Hummingbirds Are Coming!!
As early as April 1 and usually by mid-April Ruby Throated Hummingbirds are coming through on their migration from …
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