Treating for Fire Ants
Recent rains have increased fire ant activity in the region. While there is no way to rid a location …
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Annual Report Explores Our Volunteers' Growing Impact Across North Carolina
The 2024 NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ annual report celebrates the contributions of Extension Master Gardener volunteers, highlighting the diversity of …
Have a Gardening Question?
If you’re a North Carolina resident with a question about your garden, lawn, or landscape, we can help! Ask Local Gardening …
Time to Plant Potatoes
Potatoes are one of my favorite crops to grow in the spring garden. No matter what your age, nothing …
Take the Year Round Gardening Challenge!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension has a challenge for you: Grow at least one type of vegetable in each season of …
To Date NO Asian Giant Hornets Have Been Found in North Carolina
However, many beneficial native insects have been killed when they were mistaken for Asian giant hornets. Review this excellent Asian …
What Is Wrong With My Basil Plant?
If you’re planning to make pesto from your summer basil crop, do it sooner rather than later. This is …
Controlling Squash Vine Borers
Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture Agent, taken from go.ncsu.edu/readext?150405 Have you ever ventured into the garden in early summer and …
Six Ways to Celebrate Extension Master Gardener Volunteers During National Volunteer Week!
April 21 – 27 is National Volunteer Week! National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate the important work …
What Causes Tomatoes to Crack?
Growing tomatoes in the coastal South is always a gamble. Throughout the summer you play the odds against insects, …
Why Are My Tomatoes Dying?
Since the mid 90’s, tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has become one of the most serious diseases of tomatoes …
How Soil Testing Can Help You
Excessive summer rain has removed many nutrients from soils in southeastern NC. Symptoms of nutrient deficiency include stunted growth, …