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Question: What Winter Weeds Should I Be Concerned About?
Answer: Be on the lookout for annual and perennial weeds beginning to make their appearance. Some of the most common winter weeds are common chickweed (Stellaria media), mouseear chickweed … MORE » – from
Sampson County CenterPosted: 9/17/13 
Sweet Potato History-Did You Know?
Central Americans were raising sweet potatoes when Christopher Columbus..... – from Granville County CenterPosted: 9/17/13 
Controlling Caterpillars On Trees And Shrubs
In addition to peak hurricane season, September is also peak caterpillar season. While things have been very quiet on the hurricane front this year, the opposite is true for … MORE » – from Pender County CenterPosted: 9/16/13 Hey, What’s That Web in My Tree???
You have probably noticed masses of webbing on the ends of tree branches in your yard, your neighbors yard or along the roadsides? They are the work of the … MORE » – from Franklin County CenterPosted: 9/16/13 A Spider is a Gardener’s Best Friend
Most people aren’t as fond of spiders as I am. I realize that. But if you garden, then you know that spiders are good to have around. At this … MORE » – from Caldwell County CenterPosted: 9/16/13 
Fall Lawn Care
The official beginning of fall is one week away. I am sure that some of you are ready for lawn maintenance to be over with. It does start to … MORE » – from Pitt County CenterPosted: 9/16/13 NCDA & CS Agronomic Division Soil Sampling Fee Implemented
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) Agronomic Division will begin charging a fee of $4 per sample for all soil samples received between … MORE » – from Carteret County CenterPosted: 9/16/13 NCDA & CS Agronomic Division Soil Sampling Fee Implemented
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) Agronomic Division will begin charging a fee of $4 per sample for all soil samples received between … MORE » – from Craven County CenterPosted: 9/16/13 Fall lawn care–there’s an app for that!
Fall lawn care–there’s an app for that! Written by Kathy Williams, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Guilford County Do you have questions about caring for your lawn? Now, there’s … MORE » – from Guilford County CenterPosted: 9/13/13 When Is The Best Time To Prune Roses?
Roses are classic garden flowers that many enjoy but when it comes to care for roses many are often confused with how to best care for them. A question … MORE » – from Sampson County CenterPosted: 9/11/13 Fall Caterpillars Are A Short-Lived Problem
Fall is a”buggy” season. Most summer insects such as mosquitoes, yellow jackets and garden pests are still around, and joining them are a whole host of fall caterpillar insects. … MORE » – from Burke County CenterPosted: 9/10/13 Allergy Sufferers Alert
Fall is creeping up on us very quickly. The cool mornings and bright blue skies are some of the best things about living in the foothills of North Carolina. … MORE » – from Burke County CenterPosted: 9/10/13 
Monarch Butterflies Head South For The Winter
We expect to see flocks of migrating birds overhead during the fall as they make their way to winter homes in warmer regions of the world. But, an unlikely … MORE » – from Burke County CenterPosted: 9/10/13 
4-H Holiday Greenery & Plant Sale
The Davidson County 4-H Program is selling holiday greenery and small fruit plants to support 4-H activities throughout the year. The handmade greenery is from the NC Mountains and … MORE » – from Davidson County CenterPosted: 9/10/13 Orange County NC Master Gardener Fall Bulb Sale
Thank you for helping the Orange County Master Gardeners raise funds to support their many educational activities, including the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s Green Gardener Desk, information booths at several … MORE » – from Orange County CenterPosted: 9/9/13 You're on page 3
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