Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...

It feels so nice to to get my hands back in the soil after a long winter indoors. Spring provides us all with a fresh start at the gardening season. No matter how well the weeds did, how poorly the ...

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect pest that poses a danger to North Carolina agricultural crops, grapevines, fruit trees, and a wide range of hardwood trees. They also attract ants and ...

I often get asked which plants thrive in the shade, so today I want to discuss some native selections that do just that.

Asparagus isn’t the most common vegetable among home gardeners, and that’s likely because growing it is an exercise in patience. But three years of patience is a small price to pay for up to 20 years ...

About This Episode The best way to keep apple trees looking their best. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the week. Question of the ...

The expansion of Raleigh as a hub for innovation and technology continues to soar. As of March 2025, Raleigh ranks second in ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category of plants that’s also worth ...