Category Archives: Featured
Trout lily offers early sign of spring in North Carolina
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Many of us have various and sundry lilies in our landscapes. There are "Tiger," "Crinum," "Asiatic" and many more types of lilies that are not native. There are als...
Mar 31, 2026
This unusual cherry tree thrives in North Carolina yards
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. Autumn-blooming cherry, Hi...
Feb 01, 2026
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