Garden Photo Contest Sponsored by Master Gardener Volunteers of Surry County
Surry County is Blooming! Now is the time to get out there and enjoy the beauty of the season. …
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Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Sale -Plant List
Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Surry County have been working diligently to prepare for their upcoming plant sale. It is …
Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker Damage
Have you noticed strange markings on your elm, apple or dogwood tree? The yellow-bellied sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius, is leaving …
Crop Rotation Important
Planting the same types of plants in the same spot year after year can lead to a build-up of …
Tips for Protecting Plants From Frost
While most of us are ready for Spring to arrive, Mother Nature may have something else in mind. Weather …
What's Blooming?
One of the first plants to bloom in springtime is Forsythia. Its showy, golden yellow flowers brighten landscapes before …
Master Gardener Volunteers to Host Plant Sale
Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Surry County are excited to announce that they will be hosting a plant sale on …
Spring Flower Mix
Several small flowering plants are visible in the landscape this time of year. While they may be considered a …
Grow Your Own Spices Webinar
Join us to learn how to grow your own exotic spices in and outdoors in North Carolina on Thursday, …
Gypsy Moth Treatment Proposed for 2021
For several years now, the gypsy moth has been monitored by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services because …
Growing Mushrooms in My Backyard Webinar
Growing mushrooms to eat can be fun, not to mention tasty! Learn tips on growing shiitake and lion’s mane …
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! …
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 …
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