Tending God’s earth: a journey of faith through gardening
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 creations was the Garden of Eden. George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “The best place to find God is in a garden.” For me, gardening has become a spiritual quest. I would like to say I have been a gardener all my life, but truthfully, I hated pulling weeds as a boy and never pursued working in God’s earth until I was unexpectedly thrown into hosting a radio gardening show more than four decades ago.… Continue Reading
KIX 102 FM’s All-Christmas Weekend, brought to you by DeWayne’s
Enjoy the holidays with KIX 102 FM’s All-Christmas Weekend, brought to you by DeWayne’s. Celebrate the season at DeWayne’s in Selma! Discover Christmas Land, North Carolina’s Largest Christmas Shop and your one-stop destination for décor, gifts, fashion, and holiday treasures!… Continue Reading
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 place her head into your hand for soft pets and affection. She’s also a bigger girl, which only adds to…… Continue Reading
This NC plant eats bugs for breakfast — and looks beautiful doing it
Most 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 Carolina. One of its cousins, also a native to the “Tar Heel State”, is the venerable “Pitcher Plant”. It is also carnivorous and has an equally insatiable appetite for insects. This is another plant I don’t have in my landscape. I do need one after seeing the crop of the Purple Pitcher Plant at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill.… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Ben!
If there were an Oscar for “Most Dramatic Cat,” Ben would already have his acceptance speech written. This 3-year-old black and white charmer takes life very seriously—especially playtime. Whether he’s dramatically flopping over for attention or staging a wrestling match with his favorite toy, Ben makes sure you never miss a performance. He’s a social…… Continue Reading