American Holly Chimera
Yellow-fruited American hollies (Ilex opaca) are not uncommon in the nursery trade. We have a nice one here on …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Banana Shrub - Used to Be a Michelia
Scientific or Latin binomial plant names are standard and authoritative around the world, unlike common names such as red …
Virtual Tours of Extension's Pollinator Paradise Garden Will Get You Fired Up for Spring!
The weather forecasters are saying more rain is coming next week…and I don’t know about you but sometimes on …
Algal Leaf Spot
January is a good time to inspect southern magnolias (Magnolia grandiflora) for the presence of algal leaf spot. According …
Southern Magnolia Leaf Variation
The presence or absence of pubescence (trichomes) on foliage, and their appearance, can be significant plant identification features. However, for …
Aureolaria Laevigata, or Appalachian Oak-Leach
While walking along a trail in the Cherokee National Forest in August of this year, I noticed a yellow-flowering …
Parrotfeather or Proserpinaca?
Parrotfeather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an aggressive non-native aquatic weed, most commonly found in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. Extensive …
View ForestHer NC Webinar Recordings on Managing for Wildlife
The ForestHer NC Workshop Series went virtual for its four-part series on Managing for Wildlife in the fall of …
Edibles for the Winter Landscape
Our Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Craven County have added some nice color to the entrance of the Craven County …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Do Ginkgo Trees Produce Fruit?
Ginkgo trees (Ginkgo biloba) produce something that certainly looks like a fruit, but these trees are actually gymnosperms. Gymnosperms …
Aquatic Weed Management With Insects: Update for Craven County, 2020
Following the very mild winter of 2019/2020, alligatorweed flea beetle numbers were high in 2020, and damage to a number …