Elevated Risk of Wheat Scab in Northeast NC
Wheat crops that are flowering now in northeast NC are at moderate risk of scab. Much of the crop there …
Pest Management
Lace Bugs on Landscape Plants
This week I have seen a couple species of lace bugs active on landscape plants. Yes, there are over …
Aphids on Landscape Plants
This time of year aphids start popping up on almost everything. Some aphids are specialized to feed on one or …
Powdery Mildew on Calibrachoa (Million Bells)
A calibrachoa (million bells) with dried, brown lower leaves was submitted this week to the NCSU Plant Disease and …
Wheat Scab Update-April 23, 2018
For wheat flowering now, scab risk is low across North Carolina due to recent dry weather. Rain predicted for April 23-28 will …
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 …
Protecting Pollinators
Pollination is essential for the production of many crops. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of our diets …
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