Spring Gardening Classes
Come and Learn with Horticulture Extension Agent, Justin Burkhead, On Saturdays in Halifax or Tuesdays in Northampton. Reference the …
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Halifax-Northampton Beekeepers School
Come join us at the 4-H Rural Life Center in Halifax, NC for the Halifax-Northampton Beekeepers School! Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper …
USDA Hardiness Zone Map Update
So what is the Plant Hardiness Zone Map? The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners …
Fall Planting, Not Just For Vegetables
Fall is a great time to plant, many vegetables and herbs can be planted in the fall. Carrots, cauliflower, …
Eww! What's on My Crape Myrtle?
If you have a crape myrtle that looks like the images you may have a scale problem, check out …
Beginner Gardening and Fall Planting
Come learn the basics of gardening and how to select what to plant for the fall at the Littleton …
Are You Interested in Beekeeping?
If you are interested in learning about beekeeping check out how to become a beekeeper in North Carolina and …
Horticulture Needs Survey
Hello I’m Justin Burkhead the new horticulture agent for Northampton county. I grew up in Fayetteville, NC and obtained …
Horticulture Needs Survey
Hello I’m Justin Burkhead the new horticulture agent for Halifax county. I grew up in Fayetteville, NC and obtained …
Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that effects many different plants. The symptom of powdery mildew is a …
Keep an Eye Out for Bagworms
Damage May thru June is the best time to look for and treat bagworms. Bagworms, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, are common landscape insect …
What Is a Bee Swarm?
I have already gotten some reports and calls about bee swarms being seen in the area this year. Why …