Cut Flower Post Harvest Workshop
Cut Flower Post-Harvest Workshop – Wilkes County Center Wednesday, September 17 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. North Carolina …
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Ginseng Production Workshop
If you own mature hardwood forestland (or a nice wooded backyard) with a little slope, moist soil, and good …
Watering Wisely: How Much Your Summer Vegetable Garden Really Needs
How Much Water Does a Vegetable Garden Really Need in the Summer? Summer gardening in Wilkes County comes with its …
Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting
Description: Join us for a workshop specifically for Strawberry Growers in the West! Whether you are a new farmer or an …
September Pesticide Credit Opportunity
Need pesticide education credits? Join us on Monday, September 22nd, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the Wilkes Agricultural …
Establishing a Pawpaw Tree in Your Backyard
What is a pawpaw? Growing pawpaws has been increasing in popularity among home gardeners and producers. The North American native …
Water Wise Gardening
Tired of consuming more water in the summer watering your garden? Water may already be limited during periods of …
Hornworm a Common Summer Pest
Hornworms feed typically on solanaceous crops, which include tomatoes and tobacco. Two species of hornworm cane are found in …
What is a Pollinator?
What is a pollinator? A pollinator is any insect or animal that helps transfer pollen from one plant to …
Basil – A Great Culinary Herb
Basil is a great culinary herb that can easily be grown at home. It is very simple to start …
Growing Tomatillos in the Home Garden
Tomatillo Physalis philidelphica is similar to tomato and is in the Solanaceae family. It produces round green or purple …
Cold Damage from a Frost or Freeze
Many plants are already budding, leafing out, or blooming due to the early warm spring temperatures. With temperatures dropping …