Take the Year Round Gardening Challenge!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension has a challenge for you: Grow at least one type of vegetable in each season of …
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NC State Extension, NC State University
Treating for Fire Ants
Recent rains have increased fire ant activity in the region. While there is no way to rid a location …
To Date NO Asian Giant Hornets Have Been Found in North Carolina
However, many beneficial native insects have been killed when they were mistaken for Asian giant hornets. Review this excellent Asian …
What Is Wrong With My Basil Plant?
If you’re planning to make pesto from your summer basil crop, do it sooner rather than later. This is …
Controlling Squash Vine Borers
Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture Agent, taken from go.ncsu.edu/readext?150405 Have you ever ventured into the garden in early summer and …
Six Ways to Celebrate Extension Master Gardener Volunteers During National Volunteer Week!
April 21 – 27 is National Volunteer Week! National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate the important work …
What Causes Tomatoes to Crack?
Growing tomatoes in the coastal South is always a gamble. Throughout the summer you play the odds against insects, …
Why Are My Tomatoes Dying?
Since the mid 90’s, tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has become one of the most serious diseases of tomatoes …
How Soil Testing Can Help You
Excessive summer rain has removed many nutrients from soils in southeastern NC. Symptoms of nutrient deficiency include stunted growth, …
Does Your Lawn or Garden Need Lime?
Does your lawn or garden need lime? If you live in southeastern North Carolina the answer to this question …
Why Are My Squash Rotting?
Are the lower ends of your squash turning brown and failing to develop properly? These are the symptoms of …
Which Fertilizer Is Best?
There are lots of choices when it comes to fertilizing plants. Garden center shelves are lined with products that …