Corn Production and the Great Pyramid of Giza
It can be a challenge to put large numbers into perspective without a frame of reference. For example, when …
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Anytime is the Perfect Time to Start Composting!
Now is the perfect time to start a compost pile! Trees have shed their leaves, and there are not …
Tapeworms, Termites, & Mushroom Questions
Some excellent questions came into the Caldwell Extension Center recently. I’d like to share three of them with you. …
County Extension Answers Seasonal Questions
Several interesting questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week. I’d like to share three of …
"Firewise" Your Landscape
Western NC has been in the national news about wildfires. There have been two recent wildfires in Caldwell County. …
Princess Tree ID and Portable “OK Corral” for Rent to Area Farmers
Several interesting questions came into the Caldwell Extension Center this week. I’d like to share three of them with …
Ladybug, Yellow Jackets, and Sowing Grass Seed Solutions
Several interesting questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week. I’d like to share three …
Sow Cool Season Grass in September and October
September and October are the best months to sow cool-season fescue lawns in Caldwell County. There are no guarantees, …
Special Pest Alert - Fall Armyworms
Fall armyworms are in Caldwell County and are causing significant damage to many lawns. These insects can attack many …
Pond Weeds, Nutsedge, and Dead Spots in Grass Q&A
Interesting questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week. I’d like to share three of the …
Spittlebugs, Chicken Fencing, and Vanilla Grass Q&A
Q: What is causing the foamy stuff on these dandelion weeds? A: This is caused by spittlebug nymphs. These bugs …
Sod Solutions, Tree of Heaven and Fireblight Problems
Some excellent questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week, and I’d like to share three …