Hurricane Florence Update for Grape Growers (9/12/18)
Dear Grape Community, Many have contacted me two days ago and asked me to give a new weather update on …
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Hurricane Preparedness for Horticultural Growers and Beekeepers
Hurricane Florence is dominating news coverage this week and for good reason: it is predicted to be the strongest …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations for September 11, 2018
September 11, 2018 As mid-September approaches, populations of most insect pests are on the decline. Codling moth, oriental fruit moth, …
Hurricane Florence Warning for Grape Growers
Dear Grape Community, Many of you have asked me over the last few days what to do to prepare for …
Vegetable Production Update- August 31st, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
Birth of an Assassin Bug!
The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, is North Carolina’s largest assassin bug. It gets its name from the prominent spiny …
Greenhouse Diagnostics Workshop Set for March 1
Join us for an evening of hands-on education featuring researchers and industry professionals from around the region! The Foothills …
2018 Southern Farm Show
The Caldwell Farm Bureau (http://www.ncfb.org/Counties/Caldwell) has chartered a bus for Caldwell farmers and residents to attend the show. The …
Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2018 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will be held at the Burke County Agriculture Center in Morganton, North Carolina. …
2018 Landscapers' Workshop( This class is now full)
Join us for an all-day Landscapers’ Workshop on January 25, 2018 in Lenoir, NC hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Caldwell …
Periodical Cicada Hatch Expected in Western North Carolina in 2017
This is an article I wrote for the Spring 2017 edition of Nursery and Landscape Notes published by the North Carolina …
Caldwell County Pesticide School - March 1 & 2
If you need a pesticide license or certification, plan to attend the Caldwell County Pesticide School on March 1 …
Don't Miss the Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2017 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will take place on Thursday, February 23 at the Burke County Extension Center in Morganton, …
Greenhouse Workshop Slated for January 31
The 2017 Foothills Greenhouse Production Workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 31 at Banner Greenhouses in Nebo, North Carolina. …
Cutting Production Webinar Announced for Greenhouse Growers
Optimizing Rooting of Vegetative Annuals: Maximizing Performance Through Lighting, Temperature, Irrigation and Fertility Dr. Roberto Lopez Michigan State University Thursday, November 3, …
Register for Nursery Field Day on September 23
The 16th Annual Nursery Crop Field Day will be held on Friday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 …
Nursery Weed Field Day Slated for September 7
This event features on-site demonstrations and will focus on recent research from Dr. Joe Neal’s lab exploring the economics …
Horticulture Scholarships Offered
The Caldwell County Nurserymen Association is offering scholarships to college students. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to students …
Mulch Matters
Healthy plants are less susceptible to environmental stresses, like excessive heat and drought, as well as insects and diseases. …
Dividing Perennials Keeps Them Healthy
Dividing perennials is an easy way to rejuvenate plants and also provide more plants for the garden. The onset …
Nursery Field Day Scheduled for September 18
Join us for the 15th Annual Nursery Field Day, a day of education and networking for the green industry. …
Invasive Pests in Caldwell County
Invasive pests are a real problem in Caldwell County. These invasive pests can be insects, plants, plant diseases, and …
Pruning: Practice Makes Perfect
Pruning is one of the most challenging and fun tasks of gardening. Most fruit trees and bushes require it …
Beekeeping School Announced
The Caldwell County Beekeepers Association will host a beekeeping course in March. This course is designed to teach beginning beekeepers …
Blue Ridge Women in Ag Announces Grant
Boone, North Carolina – Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) is calling for proposals for the 2015 Mary Boyer …
Farm School Develops Successful, Sustainable Farms
Are you interested in a small farm operation of your own? Ever wondered how to get started? Looking to …
Pesticides, Bats, and Hickory Horned Devil
Well, it has been another exciting week at the Caldwell Extension Center. I have a few interesting questions to …
Persimmon Tree
Folklore says the upcoming winter weather can be predicted by studying persimmon seeds. Persimmon seeds, of course come from …
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