Why Are Plants Blooming Now, After the Storm?
According to NC State Extension Landscape Specialist Barbara Fair, Callery pear, cherry, and other typically spring flowering trees and …
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Alternatives to Glyphosate for Weed Control
In a recent post on the NC State Extension Weed Management Portal, Dr. Joe Neal, NC State Extension Specialist and Weed …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Time: Oct 16, 2018, 10:00 a.m. EST Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!
What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) …
Managing Flooded Landscapes
High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and …
Facts About Giant Hogweed
Giant Hogweed is getting a lot of attention and there is notable concern. The NCDA & CS Plant Industry …
Garden Fresh Tomatoes
Are you growing tomatoes this year in your garden? As I reached to pick my first ripe tomato this …
Cooperative Extension at Work
The Cooperative Extension System is a nationwide educational network that is a collaboration of federal, state and local governments …
Master Gardeners to Host Camellia Propagation Workshop
Lenoir County’s Extension Master Gardeners will host a Camellia Propagation workshop on Thursday, June 21, from 2 to 4 …
Camellia Workshop
Camellias are a cherished plant in the south. They were brought here from Asia and like to live in …
Slime Mold Is Causing Concern
Have patches of black suddenly appeared on your turf? They are probably slime molds that can be unsightly but …
Centipede Decline
Declining centipede is still a major topic at the Extension Office this spring. Many factors can contribute to problems …
A Chocolate Garden
Many gardeners enjoy planning and planting themed areas or gardens. These special areas may include an herb garden, vegetable …
Cold Temperature Damage and Spring Green-Up of Warm-Season Grasses
Local warm season turf has many dead and damaged areas. Grady Miller, NC State University Crop and Soil Sciences …
Check Now for Hatching Lace Bugs
Steven Frank, NC State University Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Entomology and Plant Pathology, offers this glimpse into a …
Will That Plant Grow Here?
Plants growing in a specific area are determined by the average high and low temperatures as well as the …
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