News From Caldwell County Center

40 Hours of Service
"40 Hours of Service" Challenge for Youth

Published - December 22, 2020

mulch around shrubs
Winter Landscape Care: Q and A

Published - December 20, 2020

Dozens of local youth are trying something new to them this winter break – food science. The “Food Science Fun” educational activities kit was distributed by Caldwell County 4-H December 16-18, 2020.
4-H Builds Confidence in Youth

Published - November 30, 2020

Oriental lady's thumb is an invasive weed in the buckwheat family. (Credit: Keisotyo)
Problems With Pink Weed, Tiny Ants?

Published - November 10, 2020

deer jerky
Canning Deer Meet and Making Deer Jerky!

Published - November 6, 2020

Japanese maple
More about Japanese Maples

Published - October 23, 2020

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What's Wrong With My Leyland Cypress?

Published - October 20, 2020

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What is a 4-H Project?

Published - October 2, 2020

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What Is This?????

Published - September 14, 2020

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4 Steps to to Food Safety

Published - August 27, 2020

Blossom End Rot
Tomato Talk

Published - July 18, 2020

his tomato plant has the classic look of being affected by herbicide carryover. (Credit Dr. Joe Neal, NC State University, Professor of Weed Science and Extension Specialist)
Herbicide Damage in the Garden

Published - July 11, 2020

brown patch
Brown Patch Is Here

Published - July 6, 2020

Spotted Spurge
Lots to Do and See in the Yard

Published - June 15, 2020

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Fire Ant Q&A

Published - June 7, 2020

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Container Gardening 101

Published - May 18, 2020

A female carpenter bee collects pollen from a flower. Carpenter bees are about the same size as a bumble bee. However, carpenter bees have a smooth black abdomen, and bumble bees have a fuzzy yellow, black striped abdomen.
Carpenter Bees Drilling Holes?

Published - April 4, 2020

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Guess the Shadow

Published - April 1, 2020

A simple electric fence helps this beekeeper sleep better knowing his hives are protected from bears. (credit Seth Nagy)
Weeds and Bear Control Answers

Published - March 7, 2020

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Answers on Pests, Pruning, and Planting

Published - February 17, 2020

bees
RoundUp, Buttercup, and Beekeeping School

Published - February 9, 2020

NC Department of Agriculture - Apiary Inspector Bee Inspector - Lewis Cauble demonstrates to members of the Caldwell Co Beekeepers Association how to monitor for varroa mites using a sugar shake method. Lewis is using a peanut butter jar to collect one cu
Horsehair Worms, Varroa Mites and More...

Published - January 13, 2020

Poinsettias can be incorporated with other plants in a planter to give a festive holiday look. (Credit NC State University)
All About Poinsettias

Published - December 15, 2019

Chinese privet is invasive. It spreads by seed and by roots. This plant crowds out native plant species. This is a very common invasive plant in Caldwell County. Herbicides offer a practical means of control. (photo credit Karan A. Rawlins, University of
Invasive Tree Solutions

Published - December 9, 2019

Master Gardeners at the Blackberry Festival
Gardening Gifts

Published - December 4, 2019

Fishing spiders are large enough to bite. The experience is described as similar to a bee or wasp sting. (credit Jacob Vance, Emory University, Bugwood.org)
Knockout Roses, Bugs, and Foxtail Q&A

Published - October 20, 2019

cows feeding
Hay, Snake Stink, and Maple Tree Q&A

Published - October 13, 2019

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