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Large patch appears in August

I have been away at training this week. Every time we have training, there has been a tropical storm or hurricane lately. This one was ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, August 8, 2024 5:35 pm

Columns

Azalea Caterpillars or Labor Day Worms?

It’s that time of year again and the usual suspects are beginning to appear. Last week I went over a pest that we see this ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, August 1, 2024 6:40 pm

Columns

What happened to my dogwoods?

What happened to my dogwoods (Cornus florida)? This was the question form the caller this week. I needed more information so; I did a field ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:48 am

Columns

Avoid the direct July sun with your Christmas Cactus

I was working outside this past weekend, cleaning up the yard and had been helping my son with a project on his car. It sure ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:24 pm

Columns

How to douse your fire ants

I was working in the yard this past weekend, finally getting to a few clean-up projects I had been putting off like removing the Virginia ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:10 pm

Columns

The rain dance worked but my tomatoes are rotten

We got some rain this week! Hopefully, you saw my article on drought last week. I want to continue that discussion with a couple of ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, June 27, 2024 4:06 pm

Columns

We’re not in a drought yet, but it’s close

The past three weekends, I have had the pleasure of coaching for Leverage Lacrosse NC, a travel team out of Jacksonville, NC. We have been ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 4:07 pm

Columns

Leaves of three, let it be

I want to be outside this time of year. I have this itch that tells me I need to tackle the gardening tasks I’ve been ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, June 7, 2024 4:12 pm

Columns

Dad, what is this?

We had a great time last weekend, busy as usual. The weekend began in Swansboro at a wonderful lacrosse event called Shootout for Soldiers. I ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, May 30, 2024 3:12 pm

Columns

Where can I plant Hydrangeas, they died at my last house

A great question came in this week that led back to my personal and professional modus operandi, “Right Plant, Right Place.” In order to ensure ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:34 pm

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