From the Vine - Rain Is a Good Thing
If you’re a music fan, you probably know there’s no shortage of songs about rain. From “Raindrops Keep Falling …
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From the Vine: Don’t Let Mower Trouble Stall Your Spring
It never fails; spring rolls around, the grass starts to green up, and before you know it, your lawn …
From the Vine – Fruit Trees
Growing Fruit Trees in Sampson County: What You Need to Know Fruit trees can be a valuable and rewarding addition …
From the Vine: Potato Tower
If you like fresh potatoes right out of the garden, but hate the backbreaking work of planting and digging, …
Spring Planting
As spring approaches in eastern North Carolina, it’s an ideal time to plan your garden by starting seeds indoors …
Sampson County Cooperative Extension: Growing a Stronger Community
Sampson County Cooperative Extension just isn’t a resource for farmers, ranchers, and agriculture. It is a vital resource for …
The Heart of Agriculture: Sampson County Tops North Carolina and Shines Nationally
Sampson County stands as a proud testament to the resilience, dedication, and ingenuity of our farming community. According to …
From the Vine: Pruning Grapevines for Healthier Harvests
Growing up in rural Sampson County, it seemed that everyone had a grapevine in their landscape. Grapes have many …
Is Your Cactus Really a Christmas Cactus?
It’s a common scenario: you’ve purchased a beautiful “Christmas cactus” from a store or received one as a gift, …
From the Vine: Why Soil Sampling Is Essential for Gardens, Lawns, and Crops
As the fall season winds down and winter approaches, it’s a prime time to think about the health of …
How to Collect Soil Samples and Avoid Fees: A Guide for North Carolina Residents
For farmers, gardeners, and homeowners in North Carolina, soil testing is a vital step in achieving optimal plant health …
Composting 101
Fall is the time of year when we are cleaning our landscape and putting our gardens to rest. When …