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The fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree, they say. More than a century ago, investigators desperately hoped that it would ...

North Carolina is blessed with a Goldilocks climate, where we can grow a lot of different plants and crops with just a little bit of effort.

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt I am going to be talking about the Jujube Tree also known as "The Chinese Date".

February is persuasive. The sun lingers a little longer in the afternoon. A warm day softens the soil just enough to make it ...

Sinners,” a bold and bloody vampire saga set in the American South, earned a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations. It was ...

Why Mark Pope thinks a parable from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints exemplifies this year’s Kentucky team.

My HOA has gradually been replacing ornamental peach trees along one of our streets with yaupon hollies. Would you recommend ...

We put several popular mini chainsaws through a variety of everyday tasks to find the best options on the market in 2026. Mini chainsaws may be a relatively new invention to some, but they certainly ...

Because peach trees are deciduous versus coniferous, they can look barren in winter. There's no fruit to harvest, no flowers to tend to. However, while it may seem like your work is finished for the ...

As we approach the new year, I find myself thinking about fresh starts in the garden. While many people see winter as a time of rest for their landscape, here in the South, it’s actually one of the ...