Squash bugs active now

In last week’s article, I wrote about the squash vine borer. This week, I’ll discuss the other most common pest of squash, the squash bug. These bugs can be very destructive, as their population MORE »Posted: 6/18/13

Extension Gardener Summer Newsletter Available

The Extension Gardener newsletter is written by horticultural experts with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Each issue provides timely statewide information as well as regional information written specifically for the mountains of North Carolina. MORE »Posted: 6/17/13

Protect squash plants now

If you were able to get your garden planted on one of the few dry days this spring, then your squash plants should be producing now. Squash plants are affected by a couple of MORE »Posted: 6/12/13

Extension Gardener Spring Newsletter Now Available

The Extension Gardener newsletter is written by horticultural experts with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Each issue provides timely statewide information as well as regional information written specifically for your area. You can also follow MORE »Posted: 6/4/13

Rust a problem on apple trees

Spring weather brings not only gardens to life but diseases as well. One type of disease that proliferates in cool, wet weather like we’ve had is rust.  There are over 5,000 species of rust MORE »Posted: 5/24/13

Preventing blight in the garden

Tomatoes are by far the most popular crop grown in home gardens. However, they are plagued by a number of disorders and diseases. The most common disease we see on garden tomatoes year after MORE »Posted: 5/24/13

Fighting Fire Blight

Fire blight is a common disease of apple and pear trees in western North Carolina. Although the name may be unfamiliar, chances are, you’ve seen it without knowing it. The aptly named disease causes MORE »Posted: 5/24/13

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