Growing Broccoli in the Home Garden
Broccoli evolved from the leafy cole crops in the Northern Meditterranean around the 6th century. The name “broccoli” comes …
Charles Mitchell
County Extension Director, Agriculture & Horticulture Franklin County Centercharles_mitchell@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 103 S Bickett Blvd
Franklin County Extension Center
Louisburg, NC 27549
Franklin County Extension Center
Louisburg, NC 27549
Mailing Address: Franklin County Extension Center
103 S Bickett Blvd
Louisburg, NC 27549
103 S Bickett Blvd
Louisburg, NC 27549
Job Description Administration, Agriculture & Horticulture
Recent Posts by Charles Mitchell
Franklin County Enduring Farmer Award
The 2025 Franklin County Enduring Farmer Award is sponsored by the Franklin County Agricultural Advisory Board. The Award was approved …
Growing Green Beans in the Home Garden
Green Beans or Bush Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), are a warm season vegetable in the Fabacea family. They are native …
Fall 2025 Extension Gardener Classes
Join the Franklin County Center for Fall Extension Gardener Classes! Classes will take place from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at …
Sweet Corn in the Home Garden
What is better than eating a fresh ear of sweet corn in the summer? Whether it be white kernels, …
Cantaloupes in the Home Garden
Cantaloupe is in the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae) and it is a warm season crop that needs full sun. This …
Sweetpotatoes in the Home Garden
Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood” sweetpotatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are a warm season crop and a member of …
Asparagus - a Spring Delicacy
Asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables that grows well in NC. Once established a bed of asparagus …