According to the North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, the ginkgo can grow 50 to 80 feet tall and 30 to 40 feet wide. The tree is on full display in autumn. The fruit of the female tree ...

Invasive plants tend to push out advantageous native species and cause other negative ripple effects. For example, tree of heaven, a prevalent invasive in North Carolina, is a preferred host of ...

Most Friday mornings I sit in my office overseeing the Cooperative Extension Plant ... collection and knowledge of the plants’ habitat in Southeastern North Carolina. A special thanks as well ...

In South Carolina ... to keep the plant in a large pot, an unheated greenhouse or enclosed porch are good winter locations. According to N.C. Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, “This plant ...

The North Carolina Zoo has joined a handful of botanical gardens in the United States to be recognized by Botanic Gardens ...

The North Carolina Zoo has joined a handful of botanical gardens in the United States to be accredited by Botanic Gardens Conservation International for its work in plant conservation and care.

Bryson City Located in far western North Carolina, among the Smoky Mountains, Bryson City is open for visitors. The town offers mountain views, hiking trails and a bustling downtown. You can visit ...

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted agriculture in western North Carolina, causing extensive damage to various farms, including Christmas trees, ...

North Carolina was one of the biggest battlegrounds up for grabs this year, as Democrats looked to flip a state that's voted Republican in nearly every election since 1980 Cornell Watson/Bloomberg ...

While it’s not a magic beanstalk, the okra plant off Highway 24 in Newport is well over 17 feet tall and continues to get ...