Category Archives: Featured
Free tickets for Khalid!
Khalid is coming to Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh on Saturday, June 6th, for the It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour with special guest Lauv. Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/KHALIDral2026 Or listen...
May 22, 2026
Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our ...
May 07, 2026
The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard." I was ...
Apr 20, 2026
Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) ...
Apr 15, 2026
Trout lily offers early sign of spring in North Carolina
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Many of us have various and sundry lilies in our landscapes. There are "Tiger," "Crinum," "Asiatic" and many more types of lilies that are not native. There are als...
Mar 31, 2026
This unusual cherry tree thrives in North Carolina yards
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. Autumn-blooming cherry, Hi...
Feb 01, 2026
Furry Friday: Meet Sparky!
About Me:Sparky is a dog who loves with his whole heart. He is friendly and affectionate with everyone he meets. Sparky prefers being near people and will happily nap by your side on the couch (most o...
Dec 05, 2025
Furry Friday: Meet Forest!
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 y...
Nov 28, 2025
Furry Friday: Meet Kaldur!
Kaldur is a 1-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 o...
Nov 21, 2025
Furry Friday: Meet Pinky Boy!
Pinky Boy (or PB, if you’re into nicknames) is a young guy with a heart as squishy as his little belly. He’s a precious, round bundle of joy who does a happy dance when he sees new friends...
Nov 13, 2025