A Fall of Gardening Possibilities
Many people consider fall to be the season of slowing down on gardening activities and focusing on garden cleanup and… Read More »A Fall of Gardening Possibilities
Piedmont Master Gardeners
Invasive Mahonia
Question: Is leatherleaf mahonia invasive? Yes! Because of its adaptability to many sites this evergreen shrub, also known as Beale’s… Read More »Invasive Mahonia
A Day to Say Thanks to the Honey Bee
National Honey Bee Day, August 15, was formerly known as the National Honey Bee Awareness Day. It started in 2009… Read More »A Day to Say Thanks to the Honey Bee
New Reads for the Earth-Loving Gardener
August 9th marked the annual observance of National Book Lovers Day, but much more than a single day will be… Read More »New Reads for the Earth-Loving Gardener
Japanese Maple: Invasive or Not?
Question: I heard on TV that the Japanese maple tree is considered an “invasive” plant. I have one of these… Read More »Japanese Maple: Invasive or Not?
Watch Out for Mysterious Seeds in the Mail
If you receive seeds in the mail you did not order, please do not plant them, and do not throw… Read More »Watch Out for Mysterious Seeds in the Mail
The 4 R’s of Sustainable Management #5
As Extension Master Gardeners, we are passionate about sharing the many ways each of us can have a positive impact… Read More »The 4 R’s of Sustainable Management #5
Landscaping to Save Energy and Water
Question: I’m building a new house. How can my residential landscape be designed to minimize home energy consumption and water… Read More »Landscaping to Save Energy and Water
The 4 R’s of Sustainable Waste Management #4
As gardeners who support sustainable environmental practices, we affirm the 4 Rs of waste management: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot… Read More »The 4 R’s of Sustainable Waste Management #4
The 4 R’s of Sustainable Waste Management #3
As gardeners we support sustainable environmental practices and affirm the 4 R’s slogan: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot (i.e. compost).… Read More »The 4 R’s of Sustainable Waste Management #3