The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant ...

Whether you prefer to smell the roses or tiptoe through the tulips, we have a flower festival for you to celebrate spring.

One of the oldest and largest garden clubs in North Carolina, the Cape Fear Garden Club, celebrated its 100th anniversary on ...

In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...

The Cooperative Extension Plant Clinic can provide information on scale insect control, urban tree care, and other ...

Rain, which led to flooding and landslides, was the most deadly part of the storm, followed by wind. Read more at ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...

Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers: Question: Why is there so much plastic hung up in ...

SALUDA—Carrie Blair, founder of Tree Lovers School, will present “Reading Trees” on February 11 at Saluda Library Carrie ...

Helene reshaped much of western North Carolina’s landscape, rerouting rivers and felling large swaths of forests. Aerial ...

North Carolina is experiencing climate change: warmer temperatures (especially at night), more frequent extreme rainfall and a rise in sea level, scientists have found. Farmers and gardeners must ...

The best banks in North Carolina are those that operate in the state and offer good perks and low fees. We covered over 30 local financial institutions to report on the best banks and credit ...