Plant Profile: Lemon Balm
Learn how to grow lemon balm in your North Carolina garden with this easy, beginner-friendly guide. Tips on planting, care, and harvesting.
Plant Profile: Blueberries
Want to grow your own blueberries in North Carolina? Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest blueberry bushes right in your backyard. Expert tips, local advice, and a healthy dose of sarcasm for NC gardeners. I am who I am!
Square Foot Gardening: The Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Growing More in Less Space in North Carolina
Want to grow more vegetables in less space? Square foot gardening is an easy, efficient way to maximize your garden's potential. Learn how to plan, plant, and maintain your own square foot garden with expert tips.
How to Grow the Juiciest Strawberries in Your NC Garden
Want fresh, homegrown strawberries in North Carolina? Learn how to plant, grow, and care for Chandler, Sweet Charlie, Ozark Beauty, and Quinault strawberries with this fun, practical guide!
Guest Post from Two Chicks Homes about Renovating for Your Indoor Plants
Enjoy this guest post from Two Chicks Homes, a renovation company in Huntersville, NC. Read all about renovating your home with your indoor plants in mind!
Planting and Caring for Live Oak Trees: A Guide to an Iconic Southern Beauty
Learn how to plant and care for live oaks in your NC garden. Tips for planting, watering, pruning, and keeping this iconic Southern tree healthy year-round.
Deck the Halls with Rosemary: Growing, Cooking, and Celebrating with This Holiday Herb
Discover how to grow rosemary in your NC garden, use it in holiday recipes, and decorate with it this season. Plus, a festive rosemary cookie recipe!
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