Where's the Flowers?
One of the questions I am often asked is why a plant does not bloom. Often the asker wants …
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NC State Extension, NC State University
Heavy Rains Cause Problems for Gardeners
Problems caused to heavy rainfall throughout our region may soon start to show up in gardens and landscapes. These …
What Can I Do About Mushrooms in My Yard?
Recent rainfall has led to explosion of mushrooms in lawns and mulched areas throughout our area. Most of these …
Emerald Ash Borer Found in NC
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected in North Carolina for the first time. The detection was made in …
What Is Killing My Lawn?
The most lethal pest of lawn grasses in our area is also one of the least well known. Called …
Act Now to Protect Squash Plants From Vine Borer
Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture Agent Have you ever ventured into the garden in early summer and found your squash …
Make Your Yard Water Wise!
Do the plants in your landscape wilt if they are not watered on a regular basis? Do you find …
Master Gardener Volunteers Tend to the Community
During the height of the pandemic, many more families experienced food insecurity. As a result, the community gardens tended …
Seven Ways You Can Celebrate National Volunteer Week With Us!
National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate the important work volunteers do in our communities. Across …
What Can I Do About Kudzu Bugs?
The return of spring has tempted more than gardeners to venture outside and enjoy the warm weather. Kudzu bugs, …
Tomato Growing Primer
Soil temperatures have warmed to above 60 degrees in our region and a late frost is highly unlikely, which …
Is It Time to Plant?
It only takes one warm weekend for gardening fever to become an epidemic, making everyone anxious to plant. But …