Showy Roadside Flower - Tickseed Sunflower
The long-bracted tickseed sunflower or Bidens aristosa is showing its bright and beautiful, yellow self again. It is member of the …
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Fungus Gnats
It is annoying to come in from a long day and sit down for a moment and along comes …
Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?
9/16/2020 – The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. The reason …
Time to Seed Lawns
Over the past week there has been a little more moisture and somewhat lower temperatures. As we head into …
Kudzu - Invasive and Exotic
Our county does not lack for the green blanket of the deciduous woody vine named Pueraria lobate, commonly called kudzu. …
Invasive Mystery Plant, Paulownia Tomentosa
There have been numerous sightings of the invasive princess tree, or empress tree or scientifically speaking, Paulownia tomentosa in home landscapes. …
Apple Scab on Apple and Crabapple Trees
Apple scab is caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis. It infects crabapples and apple (Malus spp.), as well as, mountain …
Fall Garden Clean Up
Cooler days are ahead and when they arrive it will be a good time to go outside and work …
Cicada Killer Wasps Late Summer Appearance
Large wasps have been reported buzzing around lawns. These solitary wasps are called cicada killer wasps. While they are …
Beginning Seed Saving-Online Webinar
Love gardening but is seed saving a mystery to you? Join us to see how fun and easy saving …
DO NOT Plant Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China
Many people have received unsolicited packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually containing seeds. DO NOT plant …
Tomato Blossom-End Rot
New and experienced gardeners find challenges with growing tomatoes, especially here in the South. The high humidity we experience …
Squash Your Squash Problems
Home vegetable gardens are bringing in many vegetables. It is a fun time as we harvest fresh veggies from …
Damage from Periodical Cicadas
They may be gone, but the cicadas are not forgotten. Various plants around the county are showing footprints as …
Pollinator Week: June 22 - 28, 2020
What is pollination? Pollination occurs when pollen grains are moved between two flowers of the same species, or within a …
Mushrooms Everywhere
Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. While some are tasty on Italian dishes, there are some …
Horticulture Hints: June-August 2020
The latest edition of our Horticulture Hints newsletter is now available! In this edition you will find the following …
Fire Blight on Apples
Fire blight is a devastating bacterial disease that can infect flowers, current year shoots, and the rootstock of apple …
Reducing Food Waste
Food money is wasted if food rules are not followed. If food spoils before it is eaten, you have …
The Song of the Cicada
Cicadas are unique insects that are known for their song. Male cicadas sing out to find their mate. They …
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