April Gardening Tips
April is gardening month! One thing we can do during this coronavirus pandemic is work in our gardens at …
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Two Watersnakes Seen at Onslow Discovery Gardens
As the weather warms, snake sightings will become much more common. We have 38 varieties of snakes in NC, …
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
Finding Holes in Your Lawn? Could Be Ground Bees
In late March, as the soil warms up, it can be common to see small bees flying around just …
Florida Betony Is One Tough Weed!
Florida betony or Rattlesnake weed is an aggressive weed in the lawn and landscape that if you have dealt …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
March Gardening Tips
March weather usually gives us a little taste of spring and gardens began to come alive as we near …
Care for Cold Damaged Plants
No doubt it has been a strange winter season. We have had a mild winter followed with winter weather …
What to Prune in the Garden Now
Now is the time to dust off your pruners and start those late winter pruning chores. Late winter is …
Now Is the Time to Add Blueberries to Your Garden
When it comes to growing fruit, blueberries are one of the easiest to successfully grow in Eastern North Carolina. …
Add Asparagus to Your Garden
Asparagus may seem like an unusual vegetable that would be difficult to grow in the garden. However, a gardener …
Fertilizing Tree Fruits & Pecans
Fertilization is an important step for having a successful harvest of pecans and fruit in the home garden. However, …
Winter Blues? Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors!
Just because it is cold outside does not mean you cannot start working on your vegetable garden. Many germinate …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Poinsettias Make the Holidays Bright
Poinsettias are a very common site during the Christmas holidays. You can find them in a wide range of …
December Gardening Tips
In December our minds are probably more on preparing for the holidays than working in the garden. If you …
Ornamental Grasses for the Landscape
Ornamental grasses are sometimes overlooked as plants that can add interest to the landscape. The foliage and flower plumes …
Collard Day at Farmers Market on Nov. 22
For many people in our area, the first fall frost of the season usually means that it is time …
Test Your Soil Now to Prepare Your Garden for Next Year
Now is the time to start planning for next year’s garden. The first step in those plans should include …
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