Lynn AlbertsonN.C. Cooperative Extension Cooperative Extension is hosting a Free Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with N.C. State Fruit Tree Specialist, Dr. Mike Parker, from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb.

Proper pruning will help develop a branch framework that makes harvesting fruit easier to pick and improve the quantity and ...

March is a crucial cut-off point for certain garden tasks as it marks the end of winter. Here's four things you should do.

Watching your budget becomes crucial once you stop receiving a regular paycheck. Food costs continue to climb, and that ...

After all, you want to make sure that your garden is ready to be enjoyed as soon as you can start getting outside again on a more regular basis. You may be thinking about planting some colourful ...

In the U.S., only about 664 tons of ginger were produced in 2024 — just 0.7% of what Americans consumed. Few crops illustrate ...

I find that fruits and vegetables grown at home taste particularly good. Prune fruit trees in our area between late February and early March before the buds begin to swell. The branching habits are ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...

Late winter may still feel like hibernation season, but for homeowners with backyard orchards and berry patches, it’s prime ...

Imagine stepping outside on a crisp fall morning and picking a fresh apple straight from your own back yard or biting into a sun-warmed peach. Growing your own fruit isn’t ...