Post Written By Jessica Strickland, Extension Agent, Agriculture

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Jessica StricklandExtension Agent, Agriculture - Horticulture N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wayne County Center

Now is the time to start planning for next year’s garden. The first step in those plans should include …

September’s plant of the month is Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta). Black-eyed Susans or Rudbeckia are popular plants in the landscape …

As fall is just around the corner, September is a great time to start prepping your garden for cooler …

Fall is a great time in our area to enjoy comfortable temperatures and being outdoors in our gardens. Usually …

There is often confusion as to which insect pest is called webworms and which is called bagworms. Some think …

Summer is still on the minds of many of us, however, now is the time for planning a fall …

Have you been finding some colorful caterpillars eating the leaves on your azaleas lately? If so, you could be …

The hot summer days of August may make it challenging to find comfortable weather to work in the garden. …

As we approach August, it is time to start preparing for managing pecan weevils as they will soon be …

Hydrangeas are a popular flowering shrub in the landscape with showy flowers in late spring through early summer. Hydrangeas …

Gardeners will soon be eagerly awaiting that first fresh tomato out of the garden. Unfortunately, there are some common …

As we welcome in summer, our gardens are now in full swing. With summer weather we have to keep …