Published on Feb 10, 2022 Tips for Tidying Your Garden in Winter Spending a little time tending your tools and your beds at the end of the fall garden season will help you be ready for early spring planting without the burden of carryover clean-up chores.
Published on Dec 18, 2021 Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden Herbs have been used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Today they're more popular than ever. Learn how to incorporate them into your home garden or landscape.
Published on Nov 30, 2021 Why Mushrooms Grow In My Yard (Sometimes) You may have noticed mushrooms popping up in your yard, almost like magic. We pull back the curtain to shed light on the fantastical world of fungi.
Published on Sep 5, 2021 Selecting the Best Tomato Varieties for Your Garden With more than 10,000 tomato varieties available, taking home the right tomato can be challenging. Learn how to pick a tomato variety that will survive and thrive in your home or garden!
Published on Jun 26, 2021 North Carolina’s Very Hungry Caterpillars North Carolina is home to nearly 3,000 caterpillar species, of which only about 3% are garden pests. Learn more about these baby butterflies and moths, and their ecological value.
Published on Sep 14, 2020 Growing Japanese Maples Despite their delicate appearance, Japanese maples are surprisingly easy to grow. Learn how to add brilliant color to your landscape.
Published on May 7, 2020 Foraging for Backyard Edibles Did you know that you can eat some of the plants in your yard? Join Travis Birdsell in this episode of In the Garden to learn which backyard plants you can use to make a fresh spring salad.
Published on Apr 17, 2020 Ferns in the Home Landscape Looking for the best plants for shade? Hearty, shade tolerant ferns offer a fabulous fix for a common garden challenge.
Published on Feb 21, 2020 Refresh Your Home With Easy-to-Maintain Houseplants Nothing freshens up your living space like a few well-placed houseplants! Watch and learn how to add charm and beauty to your home without breaking the bank.
Published on Jan 24, 2020 Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh for Longer There’s something about fresh flowers that makes any occasion or setting more special. Check out our expert tips that will help make your flowers last longer!