Summer Brings Spider Mites
Most tree species are fed upon by spider mites and many even have their own species. These include maple …
Mosquito Populations Likely to Increase
Last week, NCDHHS announced the first death in 2018 due to West Nile virus (WNV). (see https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/dhhs-reports-state%E2%80%99s-first-death-year-related-west-nile-virus). Although details were …
Basil Downy Mildew Reported in Haywood County - July 23, 2018
Basil downy mildew (BDM) has been observed in our sentinel plots at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville. Symptoms …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Henderson and Haywood Counties, NC -- July 2018
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber leaf from a commercial field in Henderson County on July …
Registration Reminder for Upcoming Organic Field Day!
Please join us for our annual field day from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 23, 2018. This …
2018 Summer Exploring
Click below for Summer Exploring Schedule! 2018 Summer Exploring …
Attract Your Allies: Make Your Garden Inviting to Beneficial Insects
When you ask a vegetable gardener about insects in their garden, the typical reaction is to cringe and tell …
Bee Swarms & Fire Ants Q&A
I think spring is finally here to stay. And with the warmer weather comes some interesting insect questions. I …
NC Strawberries First Local Fruit of Growing Season
Fresh, sweet NC strawberries are now an abundant and an economical treat. North Carolina ranks third in the nation for …
4-H Is “EGG-Cellent!”
“EGG-stravagant, EGG-citing, and EGG-strordinaire, are just a few words students would use to describe the 4-H Embryology program offered …
What's Making This Hole in My Yard???
A common recurring question we receive at the Caldwell Extension Center is “What is making holes in my lawn …
Square Foot Gardening with Caldwell County Master Gardeners
Looking for a simple way to grow lots of produce in a small space? Check out this video on square-foot …
Q&A With Eli Snyder
This spring and late winter have brought us mixed weather, as well as mixed questions to the Cooperative Extension …
Annual Rhubarb Production as an Alternative Enterprise
The poster below summaries the research being conducted by Caldwell Extension Agent Eli Snyder and other agents on Annual Rhubarb …
Spring…the Best Time for Health Resolutions
Spring, the season of freshness and new beginnings, is the best time of year to consider life improving resolutions. …
Farming & Technology Go Hand in Hand
For most people, technology has crept into every facet of their daily lives. Technology can improve our lives. However, …
Community Gardens
Love home-grown tomatoes, but lack sun in your yard? Consider joining a community garden Growing your own fruits and vegetables …
Caldwell County Farm Bureau Scholarship
The Caldwell County Farm Bureau Scholarship Program awards scholarships that are valued at $1500.00 per year for four years …
Lawn Care Questions
I thought about the questions that have been coming into the Caldwell Extension Center this past week. I realized …
Safe Plates Class Offered
NC Safe Plates is a new Food Safety Manager Certification Course developed by NC State University and an alternative …