Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Hardening Off Tender Plants
Most experienced gardeners recommend “hardening off” transplants to friends and family. Unfortunately, the response is often a long blank …
Chicken, Chicken, and More Chicken
If you are like me, then some days you feel like you might just sprout feathers you eat so …
Time to Buy Bok Choy
Bok Choy for thousands of years has served as a staple in Asian cooking. The round-leafed vegetable may be …
Managing English Ivy in the Landscape
There is hope!! See these cultural and chemical recommendations for managing English Ivy from Dr. Joe Neal, NC State Professor, …
Aquatic Plant ID & Control Classes
Do you have your aquatic pesticide applicator license? Do you have a pond or are you part of a …
Stand Up for Grain Safety Week! March 25-31, 2019
Watch this video about Stand Up Grain Safety Week Make a commitment to grain safety. Register to interact online by …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
Giving a safety talk soon? Check out this OSHA-developed resource to help make your discussion both purposeful and memorable. …
Plant Sale Announced
The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Lenoir County are busy growing a wide variety of plants to sell to benefit …
Helping Honey Bees
Honey bees have been managed by man for hundreds of years, and we are still learning how to care …
Broccoli Boost!!
Broccoli, a member of the cruciferous family, and cousin to cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, is a “super …
Spinach and Its Remarkable Benefits
Spinach is in season and readily available. For me, spinach is an easy vegetable to throw in any recipe …
For Good Health, Enjoy a Clementine a Day!
Clementine, the abundant fruit of the winter season, renders a sweet-tangy taste as compared to other varieties of citrus …
Quick Tips for Navigating the Gardening Portal
Take a tour of what is available on the NC State Extension Gardening Portal and learn some tips to …
What Tree Should Be Planted?
The assignment was to find the best choice for a new planting of trees. The site evaluation included above- …
Rutabagas Are Abundant!!
Rutabagas are the bumper crop this year and available locally at Farmers Markets and roadside stands. Rutabagas can be …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Winter Weeds in the Lawn
The months of February, March, and April each year include many contacts by local residents expressing concern about weeds …
Nutrition From the Blue Zones
The latest research indicates that the Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime longevity …
Spring Fever
Spring is right around the corner and many gardeners are anxious to get their fingers in the soil. Here …