Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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30619
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The Japanese painted fern is a dependable perennial plant that can grow well in North Carolina summers and survive winter conditions. The plant is rated for USDA Zones three through eight, is deer-resistant, and prefers partial to fully shaded spots. This article provides tips on growing the fern in gardens.
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41150
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Master gardeners, or those who work to spread knowledge and improve gardens throughout the state, dedicate their time to various projects across the state.
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23983
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The author presents various microorganisms found in soil that help nurture plants and how to keep soil full of microorganisms all year round.
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36205
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With viral outbreaks such as Zika, encephalitis, and west Nile, controlling mosquito populations is a must. To keep mosquito populations in check, the author recommended mosquito plant, lemon grass, catnip, rosemary, and yarrow. Additional incentives these plants provide are attracting beneficial insects and birds, and offering flavors to certain recipes.
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29854
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Thousands of plant species exist in Western North Carolina, and it can become difficult for gardeners to remember all the plant names. Garden designer Nancy Duffy created a smart phone and computer application that gives gardeners the ability to tag plants and keep organized digital records for their garden. The Muddy Boots Plant Tags are also being used in a series of garden tours hosted by Bullington Gardens of Hendersonville.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 6, June 2017,
p95, il
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36192
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With the long established health hazards of smoking, it may seem ironic that tobacco would be included with Teosinte, Chiltepin Pepper, and a variety of Petunia as good garden additions. The beauty of its flowers and natural insecticide may make it easier to understand why tobacco is not too far out to consider.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 1, February 2017,
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34804
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Pears are one of the hardiest and easiest fruiting trees to plant in North Carolina. Not only do they yield fruit early, but they are also cost-effective, can cross-pollinate, and sprout beautiful white flowers in the Spring.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 2, March 2017,
p52-53, il
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34816
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The State of North Carolina has three broad provinces with different soil characteristics—Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and the Coastal Plain. The Blue Ridge area is predominantly metamorphic rock while the Piedmont and Coastal Plain have a clay and sand mixture. Of these two materials, clay is the most difficult to work with. Despite its ability to hold water, clay’s clingy nature can be damaging to plants. The author recommends adding gypsum or compost to clay and silty soils.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 2, March 2016,
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34808
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A wide variety of pumpkins can be grown in the Carolinas. They need plenty of space, sun, water, and good soil in order to grow. This article gives tips and tricks to ensuring that your next pumpkin crop is healthy.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 3, April 2017,
p54-55, il, por
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34818
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While North Carolina’s temperatures may be temperate, gardeners can still enjoy outdoor tropical gardens by choosing hardy species. Working with North Carolina’s hardiness zones, the author provides a list of tropical and tropical looking plants well suited to North Carolina’s weather. Suggestions are also made for indoor/outdoor container gardens.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 28 Issue 3, April 2016,
p44-48, il
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36201
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The presence of pollinators is of increased concern for scientists, gardeners, and farmers, due to decreased pollinator populations worldwide. For a pollinator friendly garden, the author recommended flowers preferable to pollinators such as Passion vine, Milkweed, Coneflower, and Dahlia. Other factors to consider are a protective environment and ample water sources.
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29682
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Hunter Stubbs is a landscape designer and partner at B.B. Barns Landscape Company in Asheville, North Carolina. In early fall, Stubbs tells gardeners to prepare the garden beds for winter and lay the foundation for the next growing season. Stubbs advises to take seasonal photos, save seeds, protect fragile plants, plant bulbs, apply compost, and bring plants inside.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 11, November 2016,
p63, por
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36202
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John Tradescant the Younger is credited for finding plants such as the Virginia Creeper and Spiderwort, with the latter having his contribution reflected in its Latin name, Tradescantia virginiana. Along with being a popular garden plant, Spiderwort can be found in abandoned farms and homesteads, a testament to their former importance in agrarian life.
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36200
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Essential to garden growth are pollinators, or creatures involved in plant pollination. Examples of insect pollinators are the mason bee and flower fly. Mammal pollinators include hummingbirds. To keep them replenishing the plant supply, the author suggested diversifying the types of flowers by type and shape.
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31079
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Carolina Country provides a year’s worth of seasonal tips from the gardening guide, Hank Smith. While he considers the variances among North Carolina’s regions, Hank advises gardeners to pay attention to the seasonal conditions affecting their own gardens. In this article, gardeners also share their stories about some strange-looking plants that have grown in their gardens.
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