Garden Adventurer: Summer Spinach
Spinach is a delectable springtime vegetable many local gardeners enjoy growing for salads and cooked meals. Unfortunately, as temperatures head towards the typical sizzle…
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Garden Adventurer: The Other Peppers
Pepper gardeners seem to be divided into two groups: Those who play it safe by growing the sweet, mild bell peppers, and brave souls…
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Big Little Gardens
Last April, as the COVID crud was completely crimping everyday lifestyles, I read an article in the Wall Street Journal expounding the therapeutic vibes…
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Small Business Spotlight: Campbell Road Nursery
Phil Campbell has a green thumb — not just for plants, which you might expect as the owner of Campbell Road Nursery, but for…
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Garden Adventurer: A Tale of Two Pretties
In the wide, wide world of plant selection appellations, rare is the occasion when two names are not only the same but are also…
Read MoreJuniper Level Botanic Garden Opens for Winter Tours
Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a $7.5 million gift to North Carolina State University, will open this weekend for public viewing, plant purchases, and free…
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Garden Adventurer: Color Your World with Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe is a weird plant. It is a succulent that hails from the subtropics of Madagascar off the east coast of Africa, meaning, on…
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Garden Adventurer: The Curious Case of the Christmas Cactus
When it comes to Yuletide oddities, the Christmas cactus is a real contender. True, its colorful, conical flowers can be festive additions to any…
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Creating an Outdoor Oasis
All summer, going out has meant retreating to porches and backyards. Even with easing restrictions, people are still spending more time at home. These…
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Virtual Real Estate
Despite months of stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions, people have continued to move to the Triangle, adding fuel to an already red hot housing…
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