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Pollinators play an incredibly important role in our food chain. Every 1 bite of food out of 3 exists due to a pollinator. The most common pollinators are bees, wasps, moths, butterflies, flies, and beetles, but the actions of humans are leading to a decline in their populations. Habitat loss, pollution, and the use of pesticides are large issues, especially …
Did you move to Wilmington from the North? Do you miss the fragrant smells and beautiful pink and purple flowers of lilacs? I know I do. There was a lavender lilac tree outside my childhood home and every spring it smelled wonderful. I also lived a hop and a skip from the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival., which is a festival …
Are you stumped on what gift to buy for the new homeowners? Are you in search of your next awesome deal? Or just curious about what people look for on Amazon? Here are the top 10 most wished for products in the Home & Kitchen Department. Please note: The Cameron Team has not been paid or received any other compensation …
Want to increase your home’s value before you put it on the market? A study from the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University showed that good landscaping can increase a property’s perceived value by 5% – 11%, and buyers are more likely to choose a home for having good landscaping over poorly landscaped competitors. So, don’t just focus on …
For Day 29 of her 30 favorite places, Realtor Melanie Cameron of The Cameron Team is at Airlie Gardens off Airlie Road in Wilmington, NC. Airlie Gardens is a historic public garden with cultural and environmental programs throughout the year. Some of the highlights include a summer art exhibit, summer concert series, and Enchanted Airlie during the holidays. It was …
Community gardens are a great way to enjoy the pleasure of communing with nature and growing your own food. They provide people in urban areas with a plot for growing and others, who may be more fortunate in the area of land, to bond with other gardeners. Many of Wilmington’s community gardens exist in the downtown area, where building and …
Some of the great sights and scenes from the 2016 Enchanted Airlie event at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, NC. This annual event is an excellent way to get into the Christmas mood and a great fundraiser for the gardens. A must-see if you ever get the chance. Learn more about Enchanted Airlie.
Melanie Cameron presents this week’s Tuesday Tally from historic Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, NC. Learn more about this beautiful landmark and find out how the Wilmington real estate market has been performing.
Teaching kids to grow things is like eating chocolate cake for dinner. It’s sweet and you want to do it every day of the week. Besides, there is something soul nourishing about growing plants. Maybe it’s just the magic of nature, but something touches my heart whenever I put a seed or a plant in the ground and watch it …
Tired of the old terra cotta and resin flower planters? It may be time to think outside the box (or pot, in this case)! When choosing a planter for your outdoor living space, you can create a “WOW” effect by recycling things around the home. To show what we mean, below are a few of our favorite creative and unique …
