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MAY plant spotlight HYDRANGEAS Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs that provide elegant flowers to any Southern garden during the summer months. There are numerous varieties and types of hydrangeas with ranges of colors. Though there are too many varieties to mention, you can generally look at hydrangeas in three groups, Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangea quercifolia, and Hydrangea paniculata. Hydrangea macrophylla include ones commonly called bigleaf, mop head, lacecap, and French hydrangeas. The big-leafs are among the most common of the hydrangeas. The flower color of this group of hydrangeas can be changed to blue (acidic soils) or pink (alkaline soils) depending upon the soil pH. Hydrangea quercifolia are known as the oakleaf hydrangeas. Oakleaf hydrangeas provide a showy display of white flowers and have leaves that are similarly shaped to an oak leaf. Oakleaf hydrangeas not only provide an attractive flower display in the summer, but also provide in interest during the other seasons through fall foliage color and attractive bark. Hydrangea paniculata is a group called PeeGee hydrangeas. PeeGee hydrangeas can be 10 to 25 foot tall. Instead of ball-shaped blooms, PeeGee hydrangeas have panicle-shaped blossoms. A popular PeeGee hydrangea cultivar is 'Limelight.' Hydrangeas are a plant that should be considered in the landscape for showy color throughout the summer season. Jessica Strickland is an Agriculture Extension Agent, specializing in horticulture for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Wayne County. 2 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY MAY 2026 May Line-up! NOW: Registration Open for Summer Art Camp* Learn about art history icons like Monet, Matisse, and many more! Spots are limited, sign up today and make this summer full of creativity, learning and fun. 5/1-5/29: Main Gallery Exhibit: Native Flora And Fauna 6-8pm FREE A collaboration from six local artists celebrating the native flora and fauna of our area. 5/3: ACWC Music Recital 3:30-5:30pm $10/pp* Join us for an evening of music as our talented music students take the stage for a special recital. Refreshments will be provided during the event. 5/5: Teen Art Club 5-7pm $5/pp* Connect, learn, and create every 1st Tuesday with other teen artists. Pizza sponsored by Brick's Woodfired Pizza Co. 5/9: Yoga + Mimosas 1-2:30pm $15/pp* Bring your mom (or treat yourself ) and celebrate Mother's Day weekend with the perfect mix of movement and mimosas. Enjoy a rejuvenating 1-hour yoga season, then relax and mingle at our mimosa social. 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All advertising copy in The Buzz unless completely made and submitted by someone else, remains property of AUTH Media Group and cannot be used without written permission from Buzz management. May 21 st June 4 th June 18 th July 16 th July 30 th Aug 13 th July 2 nd HENRY HENRY May 7 th TOO MUCH SYLVIA LIQUID PLEASURE SOUL PSYCHEDELIQUE JIM QUICK & COASTLINE BAND OF OZ SPARE CHANGE THE EMBERS CENTER STREET JAM DOWNTOWN GOLDSBORO THE HUB | 6PM - 9PM HONEY WE BUZZIN' By Averil Williams The May edition of The BUZZ lands with purpose and personality. We begin on a serious note, recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to check in, speak up, and support one another. Your mind matters, your voice matters, and this issue creates space for both reflection and real conversation. Now… let's turn the volume up and let The BUZZ sting a little—in the best way possible. 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