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Looking for a healthy, comforting meal that won't tear up the whole kitchen? This one-dish vegetarian squash and bean medley is a lifesaver. Packed with fresh summer...

 Where attention goes, energy flows. Lately, though, it feels like our attention is being held hostage. Between the constant notifications from screens and the pace of...

We've all heard that plants make people happy, and after years of digging in the dirt, we couldn't agree more. Gardening isn't just something we do. It's something we...

When the humidity climbs up and the sun scorches your patio this summer, the "cool season flowers" like pansies and violas will probably throw in the towel. In mid-July...

Picture a sunny weekend morning this May. You step outside for a stroll, and your senses are immediately rewarded, hopefully without dreaded spring pollen! As Mother’s...

This time of year, in the Triad, the rain, plants, and mulch make the area look lush and wonderful. If you’re like me, you're struggling with this ongoing drought. We...

  Has this ever happened to you? It’s early spring, plants are popping out with buds and blooms, and you want to fill your car with everything that’s giving off bright...

Most of the country observes Arbor Day in late April, but in North Carolina, we do things a little differently. This year, on Friday, March 20, we’ll recognize North...

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that a garden without "bones" is always missing something. When plants fade in the fall, many landscapes are often left with a...

  For those of us who share our lives with pets, the garden isn't just a hobby-it's a shared space. When you spot your cat investigating a new shrub or your dog chewing...

Whether you know the name or not, you’ve likely noticed these for their shapes. They are tall, they complement architecture, and they carry a timeless growing habit...

If you live near the woods, you probably know about the heartbreak of gardening with deer. In the morning, just as you step out front to admire the flowers, you find...