January 2020 Horticulture News and Upcoming Events
Consumer Horticulture News Franklin Friends of Horticulture – POSTPONED Franklin Friends of Horticulture is a home gardening program offered by N.C. Cooperative …
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Consumer Horticulture News
Franklin Friends of Horticulture is a home gardening program offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center that will …
Putting the Victory Back in Gardening
On the home front during World War II, there was an interest in sustainability by reducing the need for …
Invasive Pest on the Horizon: Spotted Lanternfly
It seems we can’t catch a break from invasive pests entering our ecosystems. There is now another non-native pest …
Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs
If you’re out in the garden this fall consider planting some spring-blooming bulbs. A bulb is a modified stem …
Soil Sampling for Homeowners and Gardeners
September is an ideal time for homeowners and gardeners to take soil samples for their cool-seasons grasses, fall vegetable …
October 2019 Horticulture News
Fall is for Planting A gardener’s biggest challenge when planting trees and shrubs in this part of North Carolina is …
September Horticulture News
Fall 2019 – NC State Extension Gardener Newsletter Newsletter Soil Sampling September is an ideal time for homeowners and gardeners to take …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
Fall Armyworms Damage to N.C. Pastures
RALEIGH, N.C. — Currently, there are widespread reports of fall armyworm damage in pastures across North Carolina. In this …
August Horticulture News
NE North Carolina / SE Virginia Pumpkin Production Field Meeting August 22, 2019 4:30–7 p.m. Sandy Point Farms – 31190 Statesville Rd., …
The NC Extension Gardener Handbook Received the 2019 ASHS Outstanding Book Award
Congratulations to the entire team of authors, photographers and editors who worked together to create the NC Extension Gardener …
July Horticulture News
Cucumbers: Cool, Crisp and Sweet! Nothing quite says summertime like that of a freshly harvested cucumber. There are two basic …
Oak Issues in Southeastern NC
Recently, Extension agents and specialists have been receiving calls from folks in southeastern NC regarding oak trees dying or …
Summer Veggie Pest: Tomato Hornworm
Tomato hornworms are large, bright green caterpillars that feed on the leaves of tomatoes, as well as tobacco plants. …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Wilson County
Cucurbit downy mildew was reported this week in commercial cucumber fields in Wilson County. Symptoms were typical of downy …
Upcoming Pollinator Workshops
Are you interested in implementing conservation practices such as establishing pollinator habitat on your land? We’re hosting two workshops this …
May 2019 Horticulture News
Fire Blight Fire blight can be a devastating disease on trees and shrubs within the Roseaceae (Rose) family. This includes …
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 …
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 …
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