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Strobilanthes Auriculata Var. Dyeriana (Persian Shield)

Strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana (Persian Shield)Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Persian Shield is grown for its showy foliage -- deep purple, lilac and green…

Flower with Monarch butterfly in the summer in Moore County Carol Bowman CC BY 2.0

Tithonia Rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower)

Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower)Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley

Vaccinium for the Coastal Plain: 'Rabbiteye' and 'Southern Highbush'

Vaccinium for the Coastal Plain: 'Rabbiteye' and 'Southern Highbush'Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley

Fruit close-up; Jim Robbins; CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Ilex Vomitoria F. Pendula (Weeping Yaupon Holly)

Ilex vomitoria f. pendula (Weeping Yaupon Holly)Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley

Heuchera cultivars Andy Mabbett CC BY-SA 3.0

Heuchera (Coral Bells, Alumroot)

Heuchera (Coral Bells, Alumroot)Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley

Yucca Filamentosa (Curlyleaf Yucca)

Yucca filamentosaArticle by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Curlyleaf Yucca is a perennial broadleaf, clumping evergreen shrub native to the Southeastern US. It grows 3- to 8-ft.…

cardinal sitting on a bird feeder in the snow

Protect Your Plants From the Snow

A rarity took place in Brunswick County the week of January 20th when snowfall accumulated to up to 5 inches in some places! The snow on the beach had some people scratching their heads, asking “How…

Purple turnips growing in a vegetable garden. Gardening Lightbox

Food Bank Tour and Lots of Turnips

Our Extension Master Food Volunteers recently toured the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. This food bank is located in Wilmington and services the five counties here in southeast…