Vegetable Production Update- August 3, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Pest Management
Beech Blight Aphids
You might notice twigs on beech trees covered in a woolly sleeve. Get closer and it will begin to …
Christmas Trees in July, Year-Round Process for Growers
Minda Daughtry, Lee County Center Most people aren’t thinking about Christmas trees at this time of the year, but Christmas …
Escaped Pigweed Could Be the Lottery Winner
Brad Robb | Jul 31, 2018 | Southeast Farm Press The 30th annual Milan No-Till Field Day was the perfect place for Charlie Cahoon …
Alfalfa-Bermudagrass Hayfield Conference, August 23, 2018
WHERE: Harnett County Commons Area, 309 W. Harnett Cornelius Blvd. Lillington, NC 27546 WHEN: August 23, 2018, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. DETAILS: This …
Early Blight Reported on Tomatoes
A sample of tomato leaves with early blight was brought to our office yesterday. Early blight, caused by the funugs Alternaria …
Organic Gardening
Ask any gardener what they consider to be organic gardening, and you’ll hear a variety of answers. If you …
Extension Gardener Spring Newsletter
The Extension Gardener newsletter is written by horticultural experts with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Each issue provides timely …
Beware of Herbicide Residue in Compost and Manure
There are many benefits to using manure and compost in gardens and flowerbeds. Both enrich soil, and adding compost …
NC Cooperative Extension Listening Sessions
As the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nears its centennial celebration, the organization is holding a series of 12 …
The Many Reasons That Fruit Trees Don’t Bear
It can be frustrating to set out and pamper apple, pear, and other fruit trees but never get a …
Tomato Grafting Workshop
The Caldwell County Extension Service is hosting a tomato grafting workshop on Friday, December 6 from 12:30 to 4:30 …
Extension Gardener Fall Newsletter Now Available
The Extension Gardener newsletter is written by horticultural experts with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Each issue provides timely …
Pumpkin Production Workshop Announced
The Caldwell County Cooperative Extension Service will hold a pumpkin and winter squash production workshop on Wednesday, October 2 …
A Spider Is a Gardener's Best Friend
Most people aren’t as fond of spiders as I am. I realize that. But if you garden, then you …
Bats, Bees and Larva!
Monday I had the pleasure of attending a breakfast at the Johnny Wilson Farm. It is an event they …
Boxwood, Crape Myrtle and Azalea Problems
This quick break in the rains has allowed gardeners a chance to work outside. Below is a sample of …
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