In our daily lives, we have so many different experiences that it can be hard to deal with and learn from each one. It’s only natural—your brain is probably trying to figure out the best way to move forward in every situation. This leaves little time to think about what each moment taught us about … Read more
Jessica Strickland is an Agriculture Extension Agent, specializing in horticulture for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Wayne County. Muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) are a unique grape species native to the southeastern United States. They are well-adapted to warm, humid climates and have been grown since the 16th century. Muscadines are popular for fresh eating, juices, … Read more
With their pyramidal form and prickly needles, spruce trees are a distinctive sight in landscapes across the Northern Hemisphere But telling different spruce species apart can be tricky for beginners This visual guide will help you identify spruce trees using images highlighting their key features. Spruce trees belong to the pine family Pinaceae and can … Read more
Tucked away on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn lies a hidden gem serving up authentic Thai flavors – Look by Plant Love House. As a Thai food lover I was thrilled to discover this under-the-radar restaurant which has fast become my go-to spot for crave-worthy Southeast Asian cuisine. An Inside Look at Look by Plant Love … Read more
Have fun with bright, showy plants, and make a stepping stone habitat between wet and dry with a bog garden in your back yard. A bog garden is a great alternative to a pond. One is a body of still water, while the other is a patch of wet, slowly draining soil that looks like … Read more
This task needs some care. These tips for moving forsythia bushes will help with the project. These hardy bushes are easy to care for and look great when their yellow flowers bloom in early spring, letting us know that warmer weather is on the way. They are a forsythia hedge that I use in my … Read more
After a long winter, we are all eager to welcome colorful blooms and lush greenery back into our gardens and landscapes. The spring season offers the perfect opportunity to refresh our outdoor spaces with beautiful new annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees adapted to thrive in springtime weather across various garden situations. When selecting plants for … Read more
People always ask me, “Can you eat them?” when they see thick mats of mushrooms growing out of our wood chip mulch after it rains. And while these ones look quite showy and fleshy, you’d easily walk by them without a second glance. It’s only a few millimeters wide and tall, about the size of … Read more
Growing swiss chard indoors from seed is an easy way to get a head start on your gardening season. By starting the seeds indoors, you can transplant mature seedlings out into your garden a few weeks before the last expected frost date. This gives your chard plants extra time to grow and produce delicious leaves … Read more
We love the idea of having a plant in every room of the house. But what about a bathroom with a small window that faces north? Or a home office that doesn’t get much light? Here are some of our favorite indoor plants that do well in places with little light: With their upright sword-shaped … Read more