Late summer is a great time to start growing carrots. Take a look at this NC State Extension video with carrot growing tips. Read the HGIC’s carrot content.
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Controlling Mexican Bean Beetles – Featured Video
Jon shows us how to deal with Mexican Bean beetle pests on a mature crop of beans. Learn more about this pest on the HGIC website.
Featured Video – Building a cinder block square foot garden
This video from NC State Extension outlines a great square-foot garden build created with cinder blocks. Use the holes in the blocks to plant ornamentals and other plants that will attract pollinators to your food crop.
Garlic Mustard – Invasive Plant in Maryland – Featured Video
Professional Horticulturist Ellen Nibali identifies garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and explains how to remove this invasive plant from your garden. This plant is popping up in Maryland right now, so be on the lookout!
Take a look at our Invasive Plants playlist on YouTube.
Early Spring Pruning of Roses – Featured Video
The best time of year to prune your roses is right about now. Take a look at this video to learn how.
Pine Trees: Browning Foliage and Pine Cones – Featured Video
David Clement, Extension Specialist and Plant Pathologist, explains two common concerns homeowners have with their pine trees in the fall season: browning foliage and “what are these growths?” (hint: they’re just pine cones).
Pine Trees: Browning Foliage and Pine Cones – Featured Video
Moving into the fall season, you may see some of your pine trees turning partially brown. This is generally a natural occurrence.
Learn more about pines and other trees in the fall/winter season at our FAQ page.