Triangle Gardener

The Gardener’s Revolution Classic Tomato Garden Kit has changed the way I grow tomatoes. It holds a lot of soil, has a trellis integrated into its design, and a large water reservoir. This season I almost look like a tomato expert.

Growing the tomato of your dreams can be a source of frustration. Get tips from pros about ways you can modify your growing environment for a successful season.

Gardener’s Supply makes a great-looking tote bag that holds all of the tools you need for a day in the garden.

Planting in layers creates stable plant communities which are more resistant to weeding and drought. Author Claudia West predicts where the future of nature will live.

Ken Kernodle, of the NC Bluebird Society explains Bluebirds are good residents in our gardens and gives tips for how to entice them to join us.

Volatile weather makes gardening tricky but the right tools give you a better chance for success. Gardener’s Supply plant protectors do the job, hold up well, and are easy to store when not in use. A must-have for this time of year.

The right tool makes gardening tasks easier. The Compact Pruner from Dramm is just the right tool for cutting in tight spots.

Dr. Elizabeth Riley is here with steps for successfully starting seeds and cuttings. Creating the right growing environment will produce healthy plants and save you frustration later.

The key to successfully starting seeds is creating a goldilocks space. Too dry and the seedlings won’t survive, too wet and they will succumb to disease. The Growease Seedstarter Kit from Gardener’s Supply provides the perfect environment.

The USDA has good news for gardeners. Dr. Steve McNulty shares what weather we might expect for the 2017 gardening season.

Verimcomposting is easier with the right tools. Find out how the Worm Farm Composter from Gardener’s Supply can make composting with worms easy.

An Amorphophallus titanium bloomed on the NC State campus last year. We meet the plant’s owner and discover what weird plants can teach us.

RefrigiWear clothing offers women gardeners functional, affordable, and stylish options for the garden. Tear-resistant material makes RefrigiWear jackets ideal for gardening.

NC growers will send over 4 million poinsettias to market over the next few weeks. We find out how they get them ready and new developments that could extend their appeal.

Garden clean-up chores are easier with the right tools. We look at bypass and anvil pruners from Gardener’s Supply and tips for maintaining them.

Christmas trees are a big business in NC and gardeners can learn a lot from tree farmers. A lot of science and tradition go into these trees. We visit a farm, a tourism official, an Extension agent, and a scientist who help bring this all together.

Get expert advice from Brent Heath —a third generation daffodil breeder who has over 5 million daffodils growing at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs in Gloucester VA. He explains how he develops new varieties and shares tips for a beautiful spring display.

Its time to start collecting seeds from your garden. Dr. Liz Riley shares tips for successful collecting, cleaning, and storing seeds for next season.

What gardener hasn’t warred with critters? Dan Mason brings us a tale of murder, mayhem, and war just in time for Halloween.

Durham, North Carolina is experiencing a construction boom and urban agriculture is booming downtown too. We meet a bee keeper, her musical bees, and some of the people who are leading the way.