April Horticulture News
Controlling English Ivy in Urban Landscapes Introduction English ivy (Hedera helix) is a shade-tolerant, woody perennial vine. When established it creates …
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2019 Franklin County Strawberry Festival
Come out to celebrate the strawberry season and the opening of the Farmers’ Market on Friday, May 3. This …
Pests and Diseases of Summer Veggies
There isn’t much that can quite compare to the taste of home-grown vegetables. However, it takes time and dedication …
New Tools Help With Visa Applications and Farm Loans
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched two new features on farmers.gov to …
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird - "The Ruby"
As temperatures slowly creep upward during spring the Ruby-throated Hummingbird begins its trek northward from Central America into the …
Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species and proper soil modifications …
The Leyland Cypress
When a plant doesn’t necessarily need much care to become established, has a fast growth rate, and is adapted …
Changes to GAP Billing Policy
For any growers completing voluntary USDA GAP audits in 2019, there is a new USDA billing policy. Growers will …
The Infamous Bradford Pear
The mild winter season this year caused many plants that should have had at least another 4 weeks of …
Triangle Area Landscape School - April 5th, 2019
The Franklin & Vance County Centers of NC Cooperative Extension are partnering with Triad Equipment to host this event …
Landscape Professionals Workshop
This workshop will offer 3 hours of ornamental and turf pesticide license credits, plus 3 landscape contractor credits and …
Innovative Women in Ag Program
This innovative program will be offered March 22-23, 2019,12:30 p.m., at 1175 Kingsboro Rd., Rocky Mount. Join us for this new …
Pesticide Collection Day
Free Old/Unused Pesticide Collection Day Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or …
2018 Impacts - Franklin County Center
The following 2018 Outcome and Impacts video and flyer is a representation showing the number of educational events and …
Distance Education Plant Identification Classes Offered
Registration Now Open! 2019 Plant Identification Distance Education, Online, Non-Credit Courses from Longwood Gardens and NC State Department of Horticultural …
21st Annual Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show - 2/5/2019
This Landscape Conference and Trade Show will focus on a number of topics including pesticide safety, disease management, lawn …
February 12, 2019 Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Available Now
This educational conference will focus on commercial ornamental nursery production and will be held at the Wilson County Agricultural …
Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018
On Oct. 15, 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018, a …
January 29, 2019 NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop, Raleigh, NC
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2019. READ THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION. January 29, 2019, NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop for …
Pumpkins & the Jack-O’-Lantern
I stumbled upon a rather humorous and anonymous quote recently that states, “It’s time for Fall in the South: …
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2019 Sod Producers’ Report for North Carolina
This publication reports the results of an annual survey of sod growers in North Carolina …
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Cyclamen Mite and Broad Mite in Ornamental Plants
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of the cyclamen and broad mites, …
4 days ago — Entomology Insect Notes
Botrytis Fruit Rot / Gray Mold on Strawberry
Botrytis rot, or gray mold as it is often called, is a serious disease in …
4 days ago
Bacterial Spot of Pepper and Tomato
This factsheet discusses the symptoms and control of bacterial spot of peppers and tomatoes.
2 weeks ago — Vegetable Disease Information
Carolina Lawns: A Guide to Maintaining Quality Turf in the Landscape
This comprehensive guide offers information on different grasses for North Carolina lawns, as well as …
2 weeks ago
Phytophthora Blight and Root Rot on Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials
Identification and management of Phytophthora in annuals and herbaceous perennials in greenhouses and in the …
2 weeks ago — Ornamental Disease Information
A Step-by-Step Approach to Pruning Carlos Muscadine Grapevines
This review presents the key steps involved in pruning a mature Carlos vine for maximum …
3 weeks ago
Water Damage
This factsheet discusses the symptoms and management of water damage in strawberry production.
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