Sago Palm has palm-like leaves but is not a true palm. The leaves or fronds are dark green, shiny and a bit sharp to the touch. This plant is hardy in zone 8 and can be grown in central and eastern North Carolina. It requires full sun and wel

Episode 1013: Winter Landscapes

Dec 21st, 2012 26m 46s

Winter is a great time to tidy up the landscape and prep it for spring. And with proper planning and planting you can actually enjoy the beauty of the winter landscape while attracting a variety of birds.

Episode 1012: Holiday Gardening

Dec 20th, 2012 26m 46s

Christmas trees, wreaths and poinsettias are all staple plants for the holidays and major industries in North Carolina. Bryce visits a wreath-making class, the poinsettia trials at North Carolina State University and the Ashe county Christmas

Episode 1012: Plant of the Week: Florist Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum

Dec 20th, 2012 2m 44s

Florist Cyclamen is a great plant for the holidays as it typically flowers in winter. Small flowers grow on long stems above the foliage. Flower colors are available in various shades of red, pink and white. The dark green foliage is heart-sh

Episode 1011: Plant of the Week: Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria

Dec 18th, 2012 1m 45s

Exotic, non-indigenous weeds whether purposefully or inadvertently introduced are capable of reducing crop and livestock production, increasing production costs and postharvest crop losses through direct competition with agricultural crops. Nat

Episode 1011: Award-winning Landscape and More

Dec 18th, 2012 26m 46s

ward-winning Landscape and moreThere is lots of gardening work to be done in late fall and even more plants that thrive during this time. This week Bryce divides some plants and stores others for spring. Then he visits an award-winning landscap

Episode 1010: Plant of the Week: Leopard Plant Farfugium japonicum ‘Aureomaculatum’

Dec 4th, 2012 1m 45s

The leopard plant is an herbaceous perennial that has dark green leaves with yellow spots on them. In late fall flower stalks appear with bright yellow flowers. The leopard plant grows best in part sun to light shade and in well-drained soil.

Episode 1010: Growing Native and Exotic Plants

Dec 4th, 2012 26m 27s

North Carolina gardeners have a host of plants to choose from when creating the perfect home garden. Bryce explains the difference between native and exotic plants and which ones grow best in North Carolina.

Episode 1009: Plant of the Week: Walker’s Low Catmint Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’

Nov 16th, 2012 1m 37s

Walker’s Low Catmint is a fragrant herbaceous perennial that attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It grows about 24-30 inches tall and spreads to about 36 inches. With small purple flower and green foliage with a hint of gray, this plan

Episode 1009: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Nov 16th, 2012 26m 48s

Bryce visits the State Botanical Garden of Georgia located just a few miles from the University of Georgia in Athens. The State Botanical garden is a 313-acre preserve that is dedicated to the conservation of plants and the cultivation of a lo

Episode 1006: Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week: Pink Polka Dot Plant Hypoestes phyllostachya

Nov 16th, 2012 1m 42s

Polka Dot plant is an evergreen tropical subshrub noted for its green leaves which are spotted with rose, pink or lavender. It’s typically used as a houseplant, but can also be used as a bedding plant.

Episode 1006: Fantastic Foliage

Nov 16th, 2012 26m

Color and beauty in the garden are about more than just flowers. Foliage can liven up any outdoor space. Bryce shows how to use plants with various foliar colors, patterns and textures to create an incredible garden.

Episode 1007: Plant of the Week: Firecracker Bush Bouvardia ternifolia

Nov 12th, 2012 2m

The Firecracker Bush is a perennial that is native to the southwest region of the United States. Its bright red flowers are tubular and form clusters at the branch tips. Hummingbirds love the flowers as they provide nectar for feeding. The f

Episode 1008: JC Raulston Arboretum Update

Nov 12th, 2012 1m 42s

The JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University is budding with newly-renovated gardening areas and programs for the entire family to enjoy. Bryce gets an update on the garden and it’s new program for children.

Episode 1008: Plant of the Week Redwing Heteropterys glabra

Nov 5th, 2012 1m 19s

Redwing is a woody vine that is now a part of the Choice Plants program at the JC Raulston Arboretum. It grows 7 to 15 feet tall, depending on the support structure on which is it growing. Redwing produces small yellow flowers and bright red

Episode 1007: Atlanta Botanical Garden

Nov 5th, 2012 28m 30s

This week Bryce visits a southern staple with an urban flare - the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Located in the heart of midtown Atlanta, this garden offers the perfect break from the bustle of big-city living and is often described as an urban oa

Episode 1005: Plant of the Week: Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’

Oct 25th, 2012 2m 18s

Asclepias is native to the Southeast region of the United States. It is an herbaceous perennial that attracts butterflies, bees and other insects. It grows 18-24 inches tall and has a mounded habit.

Episode 1005: Layering in the Landscape

Oct 25th, 2012 24m 26s

Layering is a way to propagate plants by using a stem that’s still connected to the plant you want more of. In this episode Bryce show demonstrates the many different ways to propagate plants by layering.

Episode 1004: Plant of the Week: Purple Loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria

Oct 25th, 2012 1m 44s

Purple Loosestrife is an herbaceous perennial that grows 4-6 feet tall. It has pink spiked flowers that bloom from July through September and sometimes beyond. Cutback the plant to help stimulate growth. Purple Loosestrife requires full sun an

Episode 1004: Gibbs Gardens

Oct 25th, 2012 26m 46s

Bryce travels to the foothills of north Georgia and uncovers one of the area’s hidden treasures. Gibbs Gardens is a 300-acre and considered one of the largest residential estate gardens in the country. Beauty abounds in Ball Ground, Georgia!

Episode 1003: Plant of the Week Rising Sun Redbud

Oct 4th, 2012 2m 24s

Rising Sun Redbud is a deciduous tree with apricot to yellow and green heart-shaped leaves. It grows 12-15 feet tall and makes a great specimen plant for a small landscape.

Episode 1003: Natural Landscapes

Oct 4th, 2012 26m 47s

Stones, mounds and vertical elements can create spectacular living spaces. Bryce travels to the foothills of North Carolina where two North Carolina State graduates use these elements and their expertise to create breath-taking natural landsca

Episode 1002: NC Arboretum

Sep 24th, 2012 26m 46s

Bryce visits the NC Arboretum where scenic views, hiking trails and incredible gardens showcase the beauty and rich history of the NC mountains.

Episode 1002 Plant of the Week:L Chocamocha Cosmos Cosmos sanguineanus ‘Chocamocha’

Sep 24th, 2012 1m 49s

Low-growing annual with deep burgundy flowers. Fullu sun, well-drained soil, grow 10-12 inches. Slight chocolate scent.

Episode 1001 Plant of the Week: Roselle

Sep 28th, 2011 1m 28s

Roselle is an annual that dates back to ancient times. It propagates true from seed and grows 6-8ft. tall. Requires full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Small yellow flower and red fruit that is edibile.