Summer Explorin’ Programs

Summer is just around the corner and the Caldwell Cooperative Extension Center has some exciting 4-H programs planned.  These activities are for youth ages 5 and up.  Classes are filled on a first come MORE »Posted: 4/26/13

Yellow wheat problems?

There are some fields of yellow wheat in Caldwell.  The fields I have looked are yellow because of a sulfur deficiencey.  This has been caused by our above average rainfall.  Sulfur, nitrogen and potash MORE »Posted: 4/24/13

Boxwoods

Boxwoods are a favorite in traditional southern landscapes. They are “Man’s Oldest Garden Ornamental.” They are part of older historic estates in Lenoir. For example, the Broyhill House on the southwestern corner of Smith Crossroads is MORE »Posted: 4/24/13

Kudzu Bugs

This week’s warm temperatures have generated lots of kudzu bug calls. The bugs have been with us all winter, but the cold temperatures kept them inactive. Now that we’ve had warm temperatures, the bugs are on MORE »Posted: 4/15/13

Observing Nature . . .

There are always exciting things happening in nature. It does not matter if you look way off in a remote area or look in your own backyard. There is always something interesting that’s happening. It MORE »Posted: 4/7/13

What are those weeds in my lawn?

The Caldwell Extension Center has a chime that rings when anyone enters our office. When I hear the door chime I know someone wants to improve their life. The Caldwell Extension Center offers information. We have MORE »Posted: 3/28/13

Pruning the Home Orchard

                Pruning is one of the most rewarding tasks of gardening, although there is sometimes a flurry of uncertainty surrounding the activity. In the case of fruit trees, MORE »Posted: 2/26/13

Winter reading means successful seeding

Days are getting longer. Seed catalogs are inevitably showing up in mailboxes. That can only mean one thing: it’s time to plan this year’s garden. Here are some points to consider before ordering seeds. MORE »Posted: 2/25/13