
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 – POSTPONED Franklin Friends of Horticulture is a home gardening program offered by N.C. Cooperative …
Franklin Friends of Horticulture is a home gardening program offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center that will …
On the home front during World War II, there was an interest in sustainability by reducing the need for …
It seems we can’t catch a break from invasive pests entering our ecosystems. There is now another non-native pest …
If you’re out in the garden this fall consider planting some spring-blooming bulbs. A bulb is a modified stem …
September is an ideal time for homeowners and gardeners to take soil samples for their cool-seasons grasses, fall vegetable …
Fall is for Planting A gardener’s biggest challenge when planting trees and shrubs in this part of North Carolina is …
Fall 2019 – NC State Extension Gardener Newsletter Newsletter Soil Sampling September is an ideal time for homeowners and gardeners to take …
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
RALEIGH, N.C. — Currently, there are widespread reports of fall armyworm damage in pastures across North Carolina. In this …
NE North Carolina / SE Virginia Pumpkin Production Field Meeting August 22, 2019 4:30–7 p.m. Sandy Point Farms – 31190 Statesville Rd., …
Congratulations to the entire team of authors, photographers and editors who worked together to create the NC Extension Gardener …
Cucumbers: Cool, Crisp and Sweet! Nothing quite says summertime like that of a freshly harvested cucumber. There are two basic …
Recently, Extension agents and specialists have been receiving calls from folks in southeastern NC regarding oak trees dying or …
Tomato hornworms are large, bright green caterpillars that feed on the leaves of tomatoes, as well as tobacco plants. …
Cucurbit downy mildew was reported this week in commercial cucumber fields in Wilson County. Symptoms were typical of downy …
Are you interested in implementing conservation practices such as establishing pollinator habitat on your land? We’re hosting two workshops this …
Fire Blight Fire blight can be a devastating disease on trees and shrubs within the Roseaceae (Rose) family. This includes …
Controlling English Ivy in Urban Landscapes Introduction English ivy (Hedera helix) is a shade-tolerant, woody perennial vine. When established it creates …
As temperatures slowly creep upward during spring the Ruby-throated Hummingbird begins its trek northward from Central America into the …
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of white grubs and addresses how to control them as …
A rainwater harvesting system captures stormwater runoff, often from a rooftop, and stores the water …
This table presents information on preemergence herbicides for herbaceous ornamentals.
There are many species of bamboo sold in the nursery trade, some more invasive than …
This chart presents the grams of herbicide needed for circular landscape beds of various diameters.
This factsheet describes the symptoms of root-inhibiting herbicide injuries.
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Envoy Plus (clethodim).
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a lipid biosynthesis (Acetyl CoA carboxylase or ACCase) inhibitor …