Franklyn is a one year old, medium energy boy! He gets excited when you come to his kennel, but volunteers say he is easy to collar and walk on the leash. He does pull at times, especially when he’s caught a scent and is on sniff patrol! During doggie playgroups, Franklyn paired up nicely with…… Continue Reading
I can remember a time when there were few shade-loving shrubs from which to choose for the North Carolina landscape. In the early years of the “Weekend Gardener,” Erv Evans or those who filled in for him, would primarily recommend: acubas, rhododendrons, azaleas, or hydrangeas. Now there are a plethora of woody plants for the darker areas of your yard. What I am building up to is the world of Illiciums or Illicium parviflorum, illicium floridanum and illicium parviflorum anise shrubs. The leaves of this species have a distinctively pleasant scent when crushed. Most people say it smells like licorice, which is not my favorite. However, I do think it has a unique fragrance. The flowers of the floridanum have another distinctive attribute. They are pretty, a red to maroon color with a raw fishy fragrance. Some say it smells like a wet dog. This odor is not apparent unless the flower is right up to your nose. The plant usually blooms in April and May.… Continue Reading
Meet Jason Todd, a gentle soul who may have started off a little shy, but quickly warmed up to the joy of playgroups. At first, he looked a bit unsure, but it didn’t take long for him to start showing his playful side. After a one-on-one session with a female dog, he was bouncing around…… Continue Reading
Jeremy Piven talks with Matt Murphy about passing on a big role on The Office, dating, and stand-up comedy. Jeremy Piven is at Raleigh Improv in Cary, NC on May 2nd and 3rd.… Continue Reading
How many of you have ever heard of the Ninebark shrub or Physocarpus opulifolius for those of you who like to get technical? I hadn’t until recently! Since then I have learned that the Ninebark is also referred to in horticulture circles as Common Ninebark, Atlantic Ninebark, or Eastern Ninebark and is native to the eastern United States including North Carolina. Most frequently seen growing in the mountains and foothills of North Carolina, but seen less often in the central part of the state. It seems to like rocky hillsides and slopes near rivers. You won’t find ninebark growing very much in eastern North Carolina.… Continue Reading
Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the entire United States and its territories. Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in traffic accidents related to slippery roads from winter storms. Prepare Winter Weather Warnings The National Weather Service issues Winter Weather-Related Warnings, Watches, and Advisories based on local criteria.…… Continue Reading
Get excited! 🔥 Cage The Elephant is heading to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh on Saturday, August 3rd, with special guests Young The Giant and Bakar for the “Neon Pill Tour!” Listen every day this week just after 7 a.m. for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!… Continue Reading
Cupid will be delivering things like flowers, chocolates, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Burney’s Sweets, and passes to Cupid’s Nightmare Haunted Trail! The New Pulse FM wants to make sure our listeners get something special at work on Valentine’s Day! That’s why Matt Murphy…. Err… The New Pulse FM’s Cupid will be out delivering Valentine’s Day goodies…… Continue Reading
Paula is such a good girl! She picks up on your cues and requests quickly and loves a good treat so she aims to please to receive them! She can be a little vocal in the kennel until you go in to greet her, but ask a volunteer if they can take her outside to…… Continue Reading