wingate: Home for Sale in Wingate, NC
- 05/24/11 09:43 AM
110 Creek View Lane, Wingate, NC This home is a secret retreat in the small college town of Wingate. Surrounded by hardwoods on a cul de sac street, the privacy and natural surroundings here will recharge your battery every day when you wake up inside and then walk onto the deck or the patio, or into the beautifully landscaped yard. The large, nearly ceiling-to-floor, windows provide a bright and airy interior. The neutral colors are soothing and the architectural details on the interior and exterior of the home give it a sense of casual elegance. Step onto the functional porch … (0 comments)
wingate: Gardening Tips for Union County NC - Great Tools
- 04/27/11 06:42 AM
Best Investments for the Gardener When money is tight, we often look carefully at each purchase to justify it as an investment. Choosing from the plethora of gardening tools available in the garden center is difficult for those of us who love collecting gadgets for our favorite past-time. Do I really need another tool to plant, prune, or pot? Here are my top 5 recommendations for the casual or serious gardener to make life easier in the yard this spring. Felco pruners are the Cadillac of hand pruners and come in various sizes. There is even a pair for left-handed … (1 comments)
wingate: Home for Sale in Wingate, NC
- 04/26/11 10:33 AM
101 Smith Street, Wingate, Union County, NC The first impression of this charming home is of the abundant spring blooms in the yard. Dogwoods and azaleas grace this super-sized wooded corner lot. The brick and vinyl exterior are maintenance free for the lucky owner and the two-car garage provides attached/covered parking. The foyer welcomes the visitor with warm hardwood floors spilling into the large family room with vaulted ceiling and distinctive stone fireplace with gas logs. The dining room is spacious enough for seating everyone at the holiday feast, and the kitchen is ideal for the cook who wants plenty … (0 comments)
wingate: The Holidays Have Arrived in Wingate NC
- 12/06/10 09:05 AM
With the annual Yule Log service, Christmas has officially arrived at Wingate University in Union County, NC. Faculty, students, staff, and community friends joined together Thursday night, December 2, 2010, for carols, hot chocolate, cookies, candle-lighting, and a 2-story sized bon fire. The chill in the air and the crackle of the fire created a perfect mood for warming hearts to the holiday season. Wingate students prepare for final exams, faculty and staff anticipate travels and a well-earned break, and the Wingate community ready the trees in their own homes for the season of peace, love, and hope. Merry Christmas to … (0 comments)
Whether you garden in Monroe, Waxhaw, Indian Trail, or Wingate, you have probably encountered the hard, impenetrable soil of our county. Concrete is a substance that likely comes to mind when most of us begin digging in our yards to plant a new shrub.
The culprit is Union County's clay soil. Whether it is red or gray/brown, our clay is a difficult medium in which to garden. It compacts because the soil particles are small and bind too closely together. Organic matter helps to improve the soil structure … (0 comments)
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