Category Archives: Featured
How native plants can turn your yard into a bird habitat
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have spent many hours looking out our window into the backyard. It gives Melissa and me great pleasure. The same can be said for the joy of watching the many bird...
Jan 21, 2026
Bell-shaped blooms and quiet charm: discovering the Carolina Silverbell
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Alas, another plant I have never owned and rarely seen in the landscapes in the Triangle. Of course, I normally don't trespass to look for plants so there may be a ...
Jan 18, 2026
Why this winter flower challenges even seasoned gardeners
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Our friend Phil Campbell and her brother, who owns a separate nursery near Mt Airy, grow extraordinary plants of all kinds. Every year Phil brings down poinsettias ...
Dec 28, 2025
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Lucille!
Meet Lucille, the epitome of charm. This laid-back lady is your ideal companion, always ready to share life’s moments by your side. Lucille’s journey began as a devoted mother, nurturing s...
Dec 17, 2025
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Picasso!
Picasso is a 6-month-old orange tabby with a big personality and an even bigger desire for attention. This boy is a certified people-lover-he wants your affection, your cuddles, your playtime... basic...
Dec 10, 2025
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Canyon!
Canyon is a loving, high-energy pup with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He can be a little funny around other animals - there are some he clicks with right away, and others he prefers to ...
Dec 03, 2025
KIX 102 FM's All-Christmas Weekend, brought to you by Fairway Green
Enjoy the holidays with KIX 102 FM’s All-Christmas Weekend, brought to you by Fairway Green. Nobody beats a Fairway Green lawn, using the safest and best products in lawn care since 1989. Call t...
Dec 03, 2025
Tending God's earth: a journey of faith through gardening
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always believed that God is in everything. There can be nothing on Earth to which this idea applies more than a garden. Don't forget - one of God's first cre...
Nov 30, 2025
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Christine!
Christine is a gorgeous 2-year-old calico with a heart just as stunning as her coat. She's a sweet, calm girl who absolutely melts when she trusts you-her favorite thing in the world is to gently plac...
Nov 25, 2025
This NC plant eats bugs for breakfast - and looks beautiful doing it
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend GardenerMost of us have seen or have some knowledge of the most iconic plant in the world: It's the "Venus Flytrap", which is native to a small area of southeastern North Ca...
Nov 16, 2025