For anyone captivated by the simple beauty of nature or intrigued by the stories plants tell, the flowering dogwood holds a special appeal. Read on to discover why North Carolina chose this tree ...

Some trees offer colorful flowers that are filled with tasty ... shade and make sure the soil is kept moist. According to North Carolina State University, red buckeyes can withstand full sun ...

This worries advocates that the forests could soon vanish. Hurricane Helene severely damaged western North Carolina's national forests, including a lot of old-growth trees that are over 100 years old.

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension Hurricane Helene, which struck western North Carolina in late September 2024, caused unprecedented damage to the region’s agriculture. The storm’s ...