Category Archives: Gardening Tips

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...

Eastern North Carolina Gears Up for Spring Goldsboro, NC - March 2026 - As spring approaches across Goldsboro and Eastern North Carolina, backyard gardeners and landscape enthusiasts are gearing up fo...

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - February is typically a month of transition for gardeners in Wayne County and Eastern North Carolina, but this year's below-freezing temperatures and rare snowfall have slowed outdo...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. Autumn-blooming cherry, Hi...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have spent many hours looking out our window into the backyard. It gives Melissa and me great pleasure. The same can be said for the joy of watching the many bird...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Alas, another plant I have never owned and rarely seen in the landscapes in the Triangle. Of course, I normally don't trespass to look for plants so there may be a ...

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - With the start of the New Year, many of us have made resolutions to get healthy, reduce stress, or start a new hobby. Gardening is a wonderful way to accomplish all of these goals. ...

January's plant spotlight is paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Paperbush is a deciduous shrub that provides superb winter interest and fragrance. This well-branched plant begins bl...

January may be the heart of winter, but for gardeners in Eastern North Carolina, it is far from a quiet month. Cooler temperatures and shorter days make this a season for planning, preparation, and a ...

As winter settles into Eastern North Carolina, local gardeners still have plenty to do to protect their landscapes, plan for spring, and keep cool-season plants thriving. December marks a shift from a...