Cooperative Extension is hosting a Free Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with N.C. State Fruit Tree Specialist, Dr. Mike Parker, from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The workshop will take place at Ramsey ...

There are several different types of pruning, and you can do them at different times of year. However, the best method and timing depend on your goal, as well as the plant species in question. “For ...

What’s the hardest thing, psychologically, for normally reasonable gardeners to do? For decades I have extolled folks to adopt some very straightforward and rewarding horticultural practices which, on ...

I find that fruits and vegetables grown at home taste particularly good. Prune fruit trees in our area between late February and early March before the buds begin to swell. The branching habits are ...

My rosemary plants die back every year, but I do know someone who has had a large rosemary plant that has lived through several winters. What can I do to keep mine alive in cold weather? In general, ...

When planting a fruit orchard in your yard, make sure you don't forget about pruning. Neglecting to prune your fruit trees, including your apricot trees (Prunus armeniaca), creates added stress and ...

Question: My roses have grown tall and need pruning. When is the best time and how much of each bush should I remove? Answer: Most gardeners choose the middle of February for major rose pruning. All ...

With snow melting away and temperatures gradually rising, it’s time to get outside and take care of your shrubs and trees. While it might still very much feel like winter outside, your trees are ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Filbert is our Pet of the Day on March 6! He is a 2-year-old Shepherd/Hound mix. Filbert is a gentle sweetheart who is eager to please. He walks excellently on a leash and ...

“But the worst things Epstein and Maxwell did to me weren’t physical, but psychological. From the start they manipulated me into participating in behaviors that ate away at me, eroding my ability to ...