Hi! My name is Forest. If you are looking for an ideal companion, then look no further because here I am! I am already housebroken, know sit and shake, and I love the outside! I enjoy snuggling with you if you will let me, and like a good romp in a fenced-in backyard. My favorite…… Continue Reading
Matt Murphy wants to make sure those stockings are FULL this holiday season. He’s teamed up with the Country Connection Western Store to make sure they are! Win Matt Murphy’s 7:10 a.m. Carpool Games and you get to reach into Matt’s Stocking and see what you win! Along with the prize in the stocking, every…… Continue Reading
Kaldur is a 1½-year-old with a strong, athletic build and a calm, steady demeanor. During playgroup, he showed that he enjoys active play, happily romping one-on-one with a female dog. He’s not overly excitable, but draws people in with his quiet confidence and thoughtful nature. A small scar above his eye hints at some past experience…… Continue Reading
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
Meet O’Romeo, a 70-pound bundle of energy, heart, and charm! With his lively spirit and affectionate nature, this handsome guy is ready to find a forever family that matches his adventurous soul and gives him all the love he deserves. O’Romeo might be a bit of a “Tasmanian whirlwind” when pulling through the kennels (hey,…… Continue Reading
The word on the street is that you’re looking for a fun and loving unconditional partner. Here I am, Baked Potato. I would like to make my case that I truly AM the best boy in town! My first check is that I am so quiet. My foster forgets about me when she puts me…… Continue Reading
One of the most economical and practical things you can do for the plants in your landscape and vegetable garden is to start a compost pile. We’ve discussed it fairly often on the “WPTF Weekend Gardener” over the last 40 years. The first step is to find a relatively shady well-drained location in your back yard. You don’t have to buy a container, just build your own or find a proper spot on the ground. A wire cylinder 3 to 4 feet in diameter will work or build a three-sided box that’s 4 to 5-feet high and wide. However, if you prefer, ready-made bins are easy to find.… Continue Reading
Meet Bashful – the most ironically named dog at the shelter. At 3 years old, there’s nothing shy about this energetic, goofy, ready-for-action pup. From the moment you meet him, he’s full of enthusiasm-jumping up to say hello with pure joy and twirling on leash like he’s training for a doggie dance competition. Bashful has…… Continue Reading
We all want resilient plants for our landscape. Frankly we want something that is cost effective. A plant which fulfills that description and expectation is “Ironweed” (Vernonia noveboracensis). This seems to be the most common variety grown in North Carolina. Anne Clapp used to say: “A weed is a plant you don’t want in your yard,” but you definitely will want Ironweed! It is a popular and hardy herbaceous perennial that you’ll find in a lot of landscapes in North Carolina. Herbaceous means it does not have a woody stem and dies back to the ground after it flowers. By the way, “Ironweed” was named for the English botanist William Vernon who traveled extensively in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s.… Continue Reading
Sunflower is a sweet and thoughtful girl who’s still finding her confidence in a big, busy world. She may be shy at first, preferring to quietly observe rather than dive into the spotlight. However, her gentle spirit shines through when she feels safe and cared for. In doggie playgroup, Sunflower tends to steer clear of rowdy…… Continue Reading