Review of Tall Fescue Fungicide Trials in 2022
Now that we have officially wrapped up most of our brown patch and gray leaf spot trials in tall …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Elm Zigzag Sawfly Found in NC for the First Time
A new invasive insect has been spotted in North Carolina. In August 2022, the elm zigzag sawfly (Argidae: Aproceros leucopoda) …
Bradford Pear Bounty Back With Two Events This Fall
The Bradford Pear Bounty is back! After a successful inaugural event in April, NC’s Bradford Pear Bounty is coming …
Easy Biscuit Recipe With NC Wheat
Did you know that North Carolina wheat makes great biscuits? The type of wheat grown in our state, soft …
Progress With European Pepper Moth
European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a major, yet largely unrecognized, pest of nursery and greenhouse crops. This exotic …
Why Are the Leaves of My Basil Turning Yellow?
Does your basil look more like Big Bird than Kermit the Frog, with mottled, yellowing leaves that eventually turn …
Local Spiders Confused for Deadly Relatives
I’ve been getting a few emails and calls about large, menacing-looking black spiders that are often confused for exotic, …
Late Spring Spiders Common but Not Dangerous
We’ve been getting a lot of inquiries about spiders hanging around and coming inside homes lately. Some have …
Register Now for Summer Plant ID Classes!
Join us for two plant ID classes this summer, offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens! The classes run from …
Review of Spring Dead Spot and Large Patch Trials From 2021-22
Each year our program conducts 60 to 75 fungicide trials on various turfgrass diseases. Fall disease management trials focus …
‘Hatching’ Butterflies Instead of Chicks When HPAI Cancelled 4-H Embryology
When 4-H Embryology was cancelled due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on April 5, 2022, Liz Driscoll, 4-H Horticulture …
My Grass Is Sick! Now What?
Now that spring is well underway, many will be on the lookout for the first offenders of the warmer …