Anderson Creek Garden Club

04/21/2026

Rise and shine, everyone! It's Garden Club meeting day, and we have an exciting agenda lined up for this evening! 🌿 Join us for a tour of the demonstration gardens at the Harnett County Extension with Justin Burkheadour county Agricultural & Horticultural agent, followed by a delicious power bowl demonstration by our Family and Consumer Science Agent. Plus, you'll get to create a beautiful container for your porch "Thriller, Filler & Spiller"! Let’s celebrate all things green and beautiful together! 🌼🌱

💚 can't wait to see everyone tonight!

04/21/2026

Grow plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

04/19/2026

🌱 One of the best resources for all your plant needs is the NC Extension Gardener Plant toolbox🌿 With the Plant Toolbox, you can easily look up any plant by its botanical name, common name, physical features, type, growing zone, and location. Discover unique features and find out which plants thrive best in different environments. There are countless ways to learn and grow your gardening knowledge! 🌼🌍 Dive into the world of plants and enhance your gardening experience! 🌟

The North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox contains detailed descriptions and photographs of 4,691 plants that grow in and around North Carolina.

04/19/2026

An Increased Fire Danger statement has been issued for those in the western Piedmont and Sandhills regions for this afternoon and early evening. Post-frontal gustiness combined with crashing humidity will support dangerous fire wx conditions. A burn ban remains in place!

04/19/2026

Butterfly inspiration.

04/19/2026

People spend entirely too much money on chemical sprays for their rose beds every summer. I used to do the exact same thing until I learned how nature handles it. Bare soil is an open invitation for every pest and fungal spore in the neighborhood. Tuck the right companions around those bare canes this weekend before the summer heat really sets in.

04/18/2026

There are thousands of species of very hungry caterpillars in North Carolina. 🐛 Before you grab the pitchforks and pesticides, consider that only about 3% of caterpillars are garden pests. Not to mention that caterpillars are baby butterflies and moths, and who doesn’t want more beautiful butterflies in their garden!

🎥 Discover the wonderful world of North Carolina caterpillars in this episode of Homegrown: http://ncst.at/gJIY50YGvPa

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

How do you tell the difference between a bee, a wasp or a fly? 🤔🐝

There are key differences between the three that are easy to spot with the trained eye. Whether you're seeking peace of mind or looking to identify new guests in your garden, we can help you name that insect.

🎥 Learn how to spot them in this episode of Homegrown: http://ncst.at/f31p50YGzh6

04/18/2026

04/18/2026