Plant Cole Crops Now!
September is prime time to set out transplants of cabbage, kale, collards, broccoli, and cauliflower, a group of crops …
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Passalong Plants
The tradition of sharing favorite plants with friends and family is as old as the practice of gardening itself. …
Plant a Salad Bowl Garden!
Don’t let limited garden space stop you from growing vegetables this fall. Many cool season crops are easy to …
Controlling Caterpillars in Vegetable Gardens
Caterpillars can be a major pest of fall vegetables, particularly cabbage, kale, collards, broccoli, and cauliflower. Seedlings and young …
What Can I Do About Root Knot Nematodes?
As you remove summer vegetable plants in preparation to plant fall crops, be sure to check the roots for …
Battling Mosquitoes
If you think all those mosquitoes in your yard are flying in from some far away swamp, you may …
It's Time for Muscadines!
Want to grow grapes in the south? If so, you have two choices – plant muscadinesor plant another type …
How to Water Vegetables and Herbs
Correct watering can make the difference between a bumper crop and complete failure. As we experienced earlier this summer …
Landscape Gold Medal Winners
Extreme heat, erratic rainfall, and prolific pests turn southern landscapes into Olympic arenas each summer, where the goal for …
Master Gardener Volunteers in Orange County Recognized for Stormwater Garden Project
Stormwater runoff is a major cause of water pollution and flash flooding in urban areas. Properly designed landscape features …
Master Gardener Volunteers in Durham County Recognized for Tomato Grafting Project
Grafting great tasting tomato varieties onto rootstocks that are resistant to soil-borne diseases such as southern blight and bacterial …
Wet Weather Brings Mosquitos!
Many areas of the state saw significant rainfall last week and that also means they will see a rise …