(Special thanks to Dr. Jack Bacheler, whose words formed the nucleus of this blog.)  David Stephan, circa August 1973 After almost 40 ...

Tomato pollution damage (Photo: E. Lookabaugh) Winter may have finally arrived, and with it, a serious issue for greenhouse growers. ...

Redheaded ash borer. Photo: Mike Wilder, NCCES These striking photos were submitted to the PDIC as an online image sample. Several of t...

We've been enjoying some balmy days here in Raleigh, NC. So balmy, in fact, that our Japonica camellias are starting to bloom -- and...

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…" Dr. Larry Grand on chestnut. August 2004. Photo: Caroline Vernia I can count on the bu...

Deodar cedar, NCSU Campus Photo: M.J. Munster, PDIC Japanese black pine, Wilmington, NC. Photo: John Wooldridge, NCCES. What do...

I've been wanting to write about this situation for quite a while, but only now have found the time: nuisance fungi in landscape beds. I...

Photo: Larry Grand With a chill in the air and leaves turning brilliant colors here in Raleigh, our thoughts turn to cozy firesides, ...