Category Archives: Gardening Tips

September may signal the beginning of fall, but gardeners in Wayne County still have plenty to do. With warm days, gradually cooler nights and the transition toward autumn, this month is an important ...

Keep Your Garden Thriving During the Dog Days of Summer August in Wayne County brings hot temperatures, high humidity, and the occasional afternoon thunderstorm. While summer gardens are still produci...

July is one of the busiest months in the garden across Goldsboro and Wayne County. While the summer heat can be challenging, it's also a rewarding time as home gardeners begin harvesting fresh vegetab...

As summer arrives in Eastern North Carolina, June is one of the busiest and most rewarding months for gardeners. With warm temperatures, increased rainfall, and long daylight hours, plants experience ...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our ...

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - With warmer temperatures, longer days, and the last frost behind us, May is one of the busiest and most rewarding months for gardeners across eastern North Carolina. Local horticult...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard." I was ...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) ...

April is one of the most exciting months for gardeners across Eastern North Carolina. With warmer temperatures, longer days, and the threat of frost fading, this is the perfect time to plant vegetable...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Even if I did not have access to a calendar, I would always know when we are nearing the end of winter. Of course, there are many signs in nature, but I defer to th...