See The Marias at Red Hat Ampitheater
MJ has free tickets for The Marias at Red Hat Ampitheater on Tuesday, September 23rd. Win by correctly answering MJ’s Question Of The Day, just after 3P!… Continue Reading
Furry Friday: Meet Bobby!
Bobby is still very much a big, lovable puppy with a heart full of curiosity and a nose for adventure. He’s got medium energy and gets excited for outings—so don’t be surprised if he gets a little jumpy when the leash comes out. But once he’s outside and away from the chaos of the shelter,…… Continue Reading
Win a Trip to See Chappell Roan in Kansas City!
Only The New Pulse FM is giving away a flight for 2, 1 hotel room, and 2 tickets for Chappell Roan in Kansas City on Friday, October 3rd. Listen for the Chappell keyword anytime we play her weekdays from 5 a.m. -7 p.m.! The more keywords you enter below, the better your chances of winning!…… Continue Reading
Bottlebrush blooms, fall color make Clethra a versatile shrub
I have many different species of plants in my landscape. However, I do not own a “Clethra alnifolia” or “sweet pepper bush” or “summersweet”. I bet if I were to ask brother Rufus if he planted one in his historic yard, he would say yes. Clethra is a native plant to Eastern North America including North Carolina of course. My expert friends on the Weekend Gardener tell us that Clethra is a choice shrub for the Tar Heel state’s growing conditions.… Continue Reading
Furry Friday: Meet Delilah!
Delilah is very much a puppy with a lot of energy! She is still learning manners & can be rough when playing with other dogs. Delilah is crate & potty trained, & can be a bit scared in new situations. Delilah is heartworm positive & not a good fit for young kids or small animals.…… Continue Reading
Furry Friday: Meet King!
Meet King, the goofy, high-energy pup who will have you laughing and maybe even questioning who’s really in charge-spoiler alert: it’s not him! King’s hobbies include playing fetch, roughhousing with his dog buddies, and giving out endless kisses. He’s still got some puppy energy in him, so prepare for a ton of fun! In his…… Continue Reading
Find zen in your garden with zinnias
My mother-in-law, Jean Reeves, was smart, hard-working, industrious, caring and pretty. She loved gardening, and taught her equally pretty daughters about vegetables and flowers and how they co-exist in nature. When I fell in love with Melissa, I also fell in love with her parents’ extraordinary and expansive dairy farm. The vegetable garden was always spacious, pristine and yummy. Jean’s talent for growing flowers was equally as impressive. Her sizable zinnia garden was memorable for the vivid colors. I think a low flying plane would have flown around to get another look.… Continue Reading
Furry Friday: Meet Moon!
Moon is a sweet, low-key lady who’s ready to leave her stray days behind and find a stable, loving family to call her own. Quiet and calm, she prefers to take life at her own pace-happy to explore with her nose to the ground and soak in her surroundings without rushing. She shares a special…… Continue Reading
‘Naked lady’ spider lilies bring surprise blooms
Every regular co-host on the WPTF Weekend Gardener has discussed with delight, at one time or another, the attributes of the “naked lady” spider lily or Lycoris radiate. I have read that the name “Lycorus” refers to the mistress of the Roman leader Mark Anthony. Of course, there are other names for this popular bulb: “Cluster amaryllis”, “Equinox flower”, “Hurricane lilies”, “Magic lily”, “Resurrection lily”, and “Surprise lily”. Yes, this extraordinary perennial bulb is in the amaryllis family and is a native of China, Korea and Japan, but there are varieties that are native to the southeastern U.S. including North Carolina. … Continue Reading
Furry Friday: Meet Cooper!
Copper is a 1-year-old male with a sweet, gentle spirit. At the shelter, he can be a little shy in his kennel at first, so he just needs a bit of time to relax and feel safe – but once he does, he’s easy to collar and walks calmly past the barking dogs without a…… Continue Reading