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I don’t have a proper garden at the moment—it’s a north-facing potted plant set-up on my balcony—but if you’ve ever grown ...
When it comes to everyday hydration, hibiscus tea ranks high on my list for flavorful, satisfying sipping. Slightly tart and ...
The Independent Picture House hosted Charlotte’s fourth annual Earth Day celebration. People of all ages touched dirt through ...
Farmers rely on the pollination process to create and sustain our food system. Samantha Winship is a local small farmer in Winston-Salem. Winship said everyone should try to grow pollinator-friendly ...
Sunflowers can also be considered a “trap crop," meaning they may lure unwanted insects away from your vegetable crops.
As well as repelling pests, rosemary companion planting can help increase yields, improve flavors, and keep plants thriving ...
Generally speaking, April is the month to start sowing these late summer flowers; however, with the changeable weather – one ...
Something new is taking root at the Mitchell Public Library — one small packet at a time. With the launch of its new seed library in March, the library invites community members to borrow seeds, grow ...
Edible flowers are a feast for the eyes and the palate. Take your kitchen garden up a notch and try growing these edible ...
Growing cilantro is easy, but this cool-weather herb quickly flowers and goes to seed as temperatures rise. This can be ...
Wisteria typically flowers between April and June, but some lucky gardeners experience a subsequent flush in late summer, meaning you could enjoy flowers for months. It is natural for the plant to ...
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on many countries whose foods we import will force us to look at how we shop and what we cook. When the tariffs take effect, you’ll notice it right away in ...