Surry County Agricultural Extension Horticulture Library
The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Surry County have worked to put together the Surry County Agricultural Extension Horticulture Library! …
Lawn & Garden
Growing Onions in Your Backyard
The business of a new year is an excellent time to sort through seed catalogs and make your wish …
2021 Surry County Bee School
The Surry County Beekeepers Association and N.C. Cooperative Extension, Surry County Center will be hosting our annual “Bee School” …
Backyard Composting
Composting occurs naturally in nature. In a wooded area, leaves fall to the ground and form mulch that protects …
Composting
Recycle fallen leaves through composting. The organic waste we put back into the environment can be used by other …
Lasagna Style Gardening
If gardening space is limited, consider growing lasagna style. This short video will walk you through how to plant …
Identifying Possible New Pest
The year 2020 will be one for the history books. It seems as if there is a new issue …
Planting Spring Blubs
Daffodils, crocus, tulips, and more. Planting blubs this fall is fun and easy! It just about always guarantees a splash …
Plant Fall Bulbs Now for Spring Color!
Planting bulbs this fall is fun and easy. It just about always guarantees a splash of color for your …
Pesticide & Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
Pesticide & Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day Saturday, October 24, 2020 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mount Airy Rain or shine Surry County …
Lycoris Radiata - the Red Spider Lily
Plants thrive in numerous environments. Some have even developed a way to tolerate our blistering, summer heat. The spider …
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 …
First and Last Frost Dates- Interactive Map & Chart
Interactive Frost Map Chart of First and Last Frost Dates by County Managing frost in the garden Map and Chart Prepared by …
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 …
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Insect Control
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Pesticide Use and Safety Information
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