KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Senorita!
This sweet 2-year-old beauty is the definition of affectionate. Señorita loves to purr, give enthusiastic head butts, and soak up all the love you have to offer. She is FIV positive, but that doesn’t slow her down or keep her from living a happy, healthy life. Señorita is also a social butterfly — she gets…… Continue Reading
Red and black chokeberries thrive in North Carolina landscapes
Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) and Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) are versatile shrubs native to North Carolina. I have seen many of the red varieties, while black varieties have never shown up in my path. They are similar however, with obviously, the main difference, the color of the berries. In addition, the red has a more upright and slender shape preferring moist soil, while the black are more tolerant of various soil conditions. The berries of the black varieties usually drop in summer while the berries of the red varieties last until winter. Otherwise the two types are much alike. The flowers, of course, come in the spring and with the help of pollinators, make these small berries.… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Scully!
Hi, my name is Scully. I’m 3 years old, 60 pounds and possibly a boxer-terrier mix. I’m searching for my forever home or even a foster home for a while. When I was about 6 months old, my brother and I were rescued by Second Chance Pet Adoption. We were neglected and abandoned. It was a…… Continue Reading
Bottlebrush blooms, fall color make Clethra a versatile shrub
I have many different species of plants in my landscape. However, I do not own a “Clethra alnifolia” or “sweet pepper bush” or “summersweet”. I bet if I were to ask brother Rufus if he planted one in his historic yard, he would say yes. Clethra is a native plant to Eastern North America including North Carolina of course. My expert friends on the Weekend Gardener tell us that Clethra is a choice shrub for the Tar Heel state’s growing conditions.… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Cher!
Cher is a 5-month-old brown and white tabby with a whole lot of personality and even more love to give. Just like the legendary diva she’s named after, this little starlet is full of flair, fun, and affection. She’s got energy for days—wrestling with her kitten buddies, chasing toys, and turning every room into her…… Continue Reading