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Carpenter bees are out this time of year

One of the joys of my life has been playing sports, in particular lacrosse. While I haven’t had the opportunity to play competitively for some ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Saturday, April 13, 2024 11:47 am

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Answering questions about azaleas

I get these calls from time to time and there are several answers to the question, “What happened to my azaleas?” It’s one that takes ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 3:39 pm

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Summer garden weed control considerations

As the weather turns warmer and signs of spring are all around us, it is time to begin thinking about the summer garden. I have ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 4:53 pm

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Tis the season for questions…and answers

When the weather is good, there are usually lots of questions that come in because folks have been itching to get outside. We want to ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Monday, March 25, 2024 10:55 am

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What happened to my dogwood tree?

Their graceful lying branches with creamy white flowers mark the beginning of spring so beautifully. As I see them preparing to bloom, I am reminded ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, March 15, 2024 4:25 pm

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Stinkhorn Mushrooms: you smell them before you see them

The caller explained that they had these alien-looking, pink things that resembled the pi sign. I said, “The what sign, the peace sign?” They said ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, March 8, 2024 3:58 pm

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Spring is coming, just not yet

I had an interesting call earlier this week, one that made me stop and think. At NC State Cooperative Extension, we are supposed to give ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 2:35 pm

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What should I be doing in my yard right now?

Given the warm weather we had last week and the mild temperatures in the latter part of this week, I’ve had numerous calls regarding lawns. ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, February 2, 2024 2:34 pm

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What happened to my knock out roses? What happened to my knock out roses? The caller stated, “They used to be so beautiful.” Knock out ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Sunday, January 28, 2024 1:54 pm

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What happened to my knock out roses?

What happened to my knock out roses? The caller stated, “They used to be so beautiful.” Knock out roses are popular because there are very ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, January 25, 2024 5:16 pm