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5 Items for Your April To-Do List

Learn, plant, celebrate, and discover what North Carolina has to offer this month.

by Our State Staff
Travel

29 Beautiful Public Gardens to Explore this Spring

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, an incredible array of public gardens awaits those who are eager to celebrate springtime in North Carolina in all its colorful glory.

by Zach Skillings
Home & Garden

6 Tips for Creating a Perfect Moon Garden

You don’t have to stop enjoying the beauty of your blooms when the sun goes down.

by Tamiya Anderson
Home & Garden

6 Tips to Keep Your Indoor Plants Thriving

The best way to beat the winter blues? An explosion of green!

by Tamiya Anderson
Home & Garden

5 Tips and Tricks for Cultivating Your Own Raised-Bed Vegetable Garden

The easiest way to grow veggies — without planting in that difficult North Carolina clay.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Home & Garden

A Winter Guide to North Carolina Blooms

Though many plants go dormant in winter, there are still plenty of blooms to look for in your January garden.

by Sophie Shaw
Home & Garden

Tips for Winterizing Your Garden

Eight tips for keeping your garden in check during the off season.

by Sophie Shaw
Home & Garden

Tips for Composting Fall Leaves

Make the most of the season with these eight expert composting tips.

by Meagan Pusser
Home & Garden

Tips for Storing Pumpkin Seeds

Whether you want to grow a record-breaking pumpkin or you just want to snack on the seeds, these eight tips will help you make the most of the season.

by Meagan Pusser
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