2021 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review
Last year (2021) was a busy one for us at the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC). It was …
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.
Adverse Weather Closure, January 21, 2022
NC State University has declared a Condition 2 adverse weather status through noon on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022. As …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden - Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast - Interview of Byron Schermerhorn
Charles Murphy, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer from Durham County interviews Byron Schermerhorn, a wildlife habitat certified consultant. Listen to …
Holiday Cacti - What's the Difference?
In terms of plants, the holidays often bring to mind images of Fraser fir and poinsettias. Many of us …
Financials and the Market for Specialty Vegetables Virtual Workshop (1/13 or 1/14)
Are you interested in learning more about specialty fruit and vegetable production and market opportunities? Join Dr. Kathleen Liang, Co-Director …
'tis the Season to Hang Sticky Bands to Prevent Cankerworm
It’s hard not to love this time of year between the spectacle of fall colors and the reprieve of …
Protecting Pollinators in Sampson County
The gentle hum of bees, butterflies, and moths is the sound of success in Sampson County where Extension Master Gardener℠ …
Have You Seen Tropical Spiderwort?
Tropical spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis), a noxious weed, has been found in several landscape beds in Raleigh. See a fact …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Cheryl Kearns-Magnolia Society International
Charles Murphy interviews Cheryl Kearns, Editor of both the newsletter and the Journal for the Magnolia Society International. Learn …
Spotted Lanternfly Found Less Than 20 Miles From NC
Note: On June 23, 2022 (6 months after this article was published), the spotted lanternfly was detected in North …
Choosing Plants for Your Landscape? Plant These Instead
This special segment offered as part of the Plants, Pests and Pathogens webinar series highlights alternatives to invasive or problem-prone …
Jumping Worms
Matt Bertone, the director of NC State University’s Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, just published an Extension factsheet about …