2025 Annual Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Expo
It’s time to register for the 2025 Annual Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Expo! 2025 Annual Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Expo December …
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Tips for Picking Strawberries
Call before you go. Strawberry availability may be affected by the weather and the number of people picking. Go …
Growing Onions
written by Jim Kwasnik, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Growing edible onions (Allium capa) in North Carolina is fairly easy to …
Vegetable Planting Guide for Eastern North Carolina
If you are wondering when to plant your vegetable garden or whether a particular crop is better started from …
2024 Vegetable Crop Handbook
The Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available and can be accessed via the link below. 2024 Vegetable Crop Handbook Unfortunately, for …
Fall Vegetable Garden
The summer heat and humidity often cause our gardens to languish, but it doesn’t need to be that way. …
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
For several years, I’ve been hearing that crape myrtle bark scale was heading towards North Carolina. Well, now we …
Dividing Perennials
Fall is a great time to divide perennials. Dividing perennials promotes plant growth while allowing you to easily create …
Nematodes in the Home Garden
Root knot nematodes have stunted the roots of this tomato plant. Nematodes are a common problem in sandy soils. Nematodes …
Growing in High Tunnels
Join Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and North Carolina Cooperative Extension for this series. Each session is designed for farmers …
Canna Leafrollers and How to Treat Them
We are supposed to be north of the typical population area of larger canna leafrollers, but we’ve seen enough …
February Tips and Tasks
Prune back ornamental grasses and ground covers in early February before new growth starts. Add mulch to beds if …