Deer Repellents and Scare Tactics in the Garden
Deer are frequent visitors to local gardens because they seem to prefer lush foliage. They enjoy leaves, stems, flowers, …
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Fencing Deer From the Garden
Gardeners often consider deer to be a major hindrance in growing plants because they browse on young tender plant …
Gardening With Deer
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Growing Pecans
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What About the Soil After the Flood?
Lenoir County received just under 19 inches of rain during the five days that Hurricane Florence crossed through the …
Landscapes Benefit From Mulch
North Carolina gardeners use many organic materials as a mulch. There are many good reasons to use mulch in …
Pumpkins Are Pleasing
More and more pumpkins have appeared as the temperatures have cooled. Pumpkins are appreciated for decorative use in the …
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 …
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 …
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