Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
Successful Mountain Gardening Series
Mitchell County Cooperative Extension Presents Successful Mountain Gardening Series Join us for our upcoming vegetable workshop where you’ll learn the essentials …
Ornamental Grasses in the Home Landscape
Ornamental grasses are fast becoming a commonplace addition to landscape beds and along roadsides. Because of the graceful, arching …
Asparagus: the Incredible Edible Ornamental
Not only is asparagus a nutritious, early spring vegetable, but it is also an herbaceous perennial: dying back to …
Wild Columbine in the Garden
Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) is a perennial plant native to North America and grows well in just about any …
Choosing a Landscape Contractor
Picking “the right” landscape company can be a challenge so it is important that you begin with what you …
2024 Horticultural Science Summer Institute Applications Are Open
Is your room overflowing with plants? Would you rather be in a garden or cooking up fresh vegetables than …
I am So Glad I Love to Garden!
I woke up this morning with such gratitude. I am a gardener. I am happy at home puttering in …
Lovely Lettuces
Lettuces are an excellent crop for beginners who want to learn more about growing vegetables. They are a minimal …
Spring Lawn Care
North Carolina has approximately 2 million acres of turfgrass, most of which are classified as residential home lawns. Home …
Landscape Legacy: Utilizing Native Plants for Natural Landscapes
The pristine look of wall to wall turf and manicured plants is out among many landscape professionals, property managers, …
Horticultural Therapy: An update on current research 10 am Friday, 3/29/24
10 a.m. Friday, 3/29/24 Dr. Sangmi Lee will share her current research on horticulture therapy interventions integrating gardening and cognitive …