What is Your Gardening Personality?
Are you an edible enthusiast or a chaos cultivator? Take this fun quiz to find your gardening personality and the perfect garden style for you!
How to Grow Your Own Avocado Tree from a Grocery Store Pit
Curious if you can grow your own avocado tree from that leftover pit? NC gardener and indoor plant enthusiast Flora + TIMBER spills the beans (and pits) in this funny, step-by-step guide for houseplant lovers.
Plant Profile: Lemon Balm
Learn how to grow lemon balm in your North Carolina garden with this easy, beginner-friendly guide. Tips on planting, care, and harvesting.
Plant Profile: Blueberries
Want to grow your own blueberries in North Carolina? Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest blueberry bushes right in your backyard. Expert tips, local advice, and a healthy dose of sarcasm for NC gardeners. I am who I am!
Square Foot Gardening: The Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Growing More in Less Space in North Carolina
Want to grow more vegetables in less space? Square foot gardening is an easy, efficient way to maximize your garden's potential. Learn how to plan, plant, and maintain your own square foot garden with expert tips.
The Ultimate Easter Gift Guide for Gardeners (with links!)
Looking for the best Easter gifts for gardeners? From practical tools to quirky plant-themed surprises, this gift guide has everything a green thumb could want (besides more plants, of course).
How to Grow the Juiciest Strawberries in Your NC Garden
Want fresh, homegrown strawberries in North Carolina? Learn how to plant, grow, and care for Chandler, Sweet Charlie, Ozark Beauty, and Quinault strawberries with this fun, practical guide!
Guest Post from Two Chicks Homes about Renovating for Your Indoor Plants
Enjoy this guest post from Two Chicks Homes, a renovation company in Huntersville, NC. Read all about renovating your home with your indoor plants in mind!
Plant Profile: English Daisy
Learn how to grow English daisies in North Carolina! Find planting tips, care guides, and expert advice for keeping these charming perennials thriving in your NC garden.
Best Places to Buy Seeds Online for a Thriving NC Garden
Find the best online seed companies for NC gardening, perennials, and pollinator-friendly plants. Get expert tips for choosing vegetable garden seeds that thrive in North Carolina.
Plant Profile: Southern Magnolia
Read all about how to plant and grow Southern Magnolia trees, this southern classic add drama and class to anyone’s lawn!
How to Plant a No-Till Garden in NC: A Beginner’s Guide
Want a thriving NC garden without tilling? Learn how to start a no-till vegetable garden, improve soil health, and grow a sustainable garden in North Carolina.
Plant Profile: Sweet Bay Magnolia
Learn how to plant and care for Sweet Bay Magnolia in your NC garden. Tips on watering, pruning, and choosing the best location for this stunning native tree.
Winter Garden Planning: Preparing for a Beautiful Spring in Your NC Garden
Get expert tips for working in your NC garden this winter. Prepare perennials, improve soil, and plan ahead for a lush spring garden.
Plant Profile: Pieris
Learn how to plant and care for Pieris in your NC garden. Tips on soil, watering, pruning, and best varieties for North Carolina landscapes.
Winter Garden Activities for Kids: Fun Ways to Enjoy NC Gardening All Season Long
Keep kids engaged with these fun winter garden activities! Indoor herb gardens, bird feeders, scavenger hunts, and more to enjoy NC gardening in winter.
Caring for Winter Wildlife and Birds in Your North Carolina Yard
Help North Carolina birds and wildlife thrive this winter! Learn how to provide food, water, and shelter to support local animals through the colder months.
Winter Garden Care in North Carolina: Tips to Keep Your Landscape Thriving
Keep your NC garden healthy all winter with these expert tips! Learn how to protect plants, prep for spring, and keep your landscape beautiful through the cold months.
My Favorite Cold-Hardy Perennials
Discover the best cold-hardy perennials for your NC garden. From colorful flowers to evergreen plants, find the perfect perennials that thrive year-round with minimal maintenance.
Planting and Caring for Live Oak Trees: A Guide to an Iconic Southern Beauty
Learn how to plant and care for live oaks in your NC garden. Tips for planting, watering, pruning, and keeping this iconic Southern tree healthy year-round.