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Enjoying Spring Blooms Early, With A Little Trickery
It is winter – the daylight hours are short and the temperatures are cold; and both Punxsutawney Phil and our own Pisgah Pete predict six more weeks of it. On top of that we've... — Updated 2/11/2021
Black Walnut Toxicity Can Be Lethal For Tomatoes
Black walnuts are popular trees, grown commercially for lumber or the edible nut. It also makes a good shade tree in the yard and many can be seen around town. But, beware, black... — Updated 7/31/2019
Master Gardener: Integrated Pest Management Offers Options
Integrated pest management, or IPM, is simply understanding the various options and methods of pest control and choosing the most appropriate one for each particular situation. This is counter to the common practice of simply... — Updated 7/16/2018
Several Ways To Preserve Summer's Harvest – Brevard NC
Many gardeners suffer from SAD during the long winter months. That’s not “seasonal affective disorder,” but “seed acquisition disorder.” The bright photos in those seed catalogues look so enticing in February, we dream of... — Updated 8/24/2016
In Defense Of The Always Versatile Zucchini – Brevard NC
Alas for the poor zucchini squash! Butt of jokes, it is probably the most maligned yet versatile vegetable in the garden. My first encounter was when I was fresh out of high school and working my first summer job. My boss kindly ga... — Updated 6/22/2015
