Kaolin Clay Reduces Periodical Cicada Damage to Nursery Trees
A brood of 17-year periodical cicadas are hatching in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The last time this …
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Scholarships Available to Area Horticulture Students
The Caldwell County Nursery Association will award $500 scholarships to deserving students enrolling in a horticulture program at a North Carolina college …
Register for the Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
The Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop is designed to provide updated information on ornamental plants, production practices, and pest identification …
2019 Nursery Field Day Slated for September 20
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
Flatheaded Appletree Borer Workshop on July 1, 2019
A workshop on Flatheaded Appletree Borer has been announced for July 1, 2019: Flatheaded Borer Workshop July 1, 2019, from 8 …
The Dos and Don’ts of Pruning
February is a great time to prune most plants. Although pruning is not necessary for every plant in the …
Why Your Fruit Tree Doesn't Have Fruit
Help! My apple tree is not producing It can be frustrating to set out and care for apple, pear, and …
Greenhouse Workshop Announced
The Foothills Greenhouse Production Workshop 2016 will take place on Tuesday, March 8 at the Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir. …
Be Cautious About Compost and Manures
Gardening season will be here before you know it. One of the first tasks of gardening is to prepare …
Annual Pruning a Must for Fruit Trees
Pruning is one of the most rewarding tasks of gardening, although there is sometimes a flurry of uncertainty surrounding …
Ornamental Production Workshop Announced
The Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will take place on Thursday, February 18 at the Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir. Join …
Pollinator Conservation Begins in the Home Garden
Pollination is essential for the production of many crops. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of our diets …