Windbreaks
Burrrrr, do you remember the winter wind? The season awaits when we’ll once again be zipping our jackets against the cold to keep our bodies warm. Your house feels the same chill you do. Have you ever...
View ArticleTarheel Gardener — Wordless Wednesday
If you don’t have enough flowers for the hummingbirds migrating back home, supplement with sugar water. One part sugar to four parts fresh water. By: Helen Yoest The TarHeelGardening blog is published...
View ArticleMonthly garden chores — November
Fall is a fantastic time to be in the garden. Soon enough there will be a killing frost; once that happens, it’s time to tuck your garden into bed for the winter. Our first frost date is unpredictable...
View ArticleMonthly NC Garden Chores–February
Before the gardening season kicks into full gear, evaluate your landscape with regard to sustainability. Are you doing all that you can to reduce water, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer use? Are...
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Lengthened daylight hours and shortened shadows are noticeable as February approaches. A winter-weary mood is elevated as light lifts the spirit. Holding onto the winter can bring great joy when we’re...
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View ArticleMonthly NC Gardening Chores — March
March is a good time to drum to a different beat. As you plan your garden this year, think about doing something different. Flex your horticultural muscle and mix veggies with ornamentals, add a...
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By: Helen Yoest The TarHeelGardening blog is published and edited by Helen Yoest. For more information on Tarheel Gardening, please visit our website at Tarheel Gardening – your online resource for...
View ArticleMarch Inspiration
Surprise awaits within the month of March. As the Earth transitions from winter to spring, March can be unstable. Like an adolescent, March has mood swings–wild winds followed by steely calm; widely...
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