Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer – Stokes County
The Extension Master Gardener℠ program in Stokes County is an intensive course in consumer horticulture (residential lawns, landscapes, and …
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Recycling Leaves
Instead of bagging up leaves, recycle them! Composting fall leaves results in brown gold in spring. Dry, brittle leaves turn into dark, …
Before the Leaves Fall
As the weather starts to cool off and it feels more like fall, one thing you will begin to …
Growing Radishes
Radishes are a staple in many backyard gardens. They are easy to grow, mature quickly, and take up little …
Do You Need a Pesticide License?
Have you ever wondered if you need a pesticide license? We all have gone to our local hardware or …
Farm Safety
“That will not happen to me” is the first thing every farmer thinks about farm-related injuries. I had the …
Colorado Potato Beetles
How to identify Colorado potato beetles! Adults Oval in shape and 3/8 inch long Have a yellow-orange prothorax (the area behind the …
Friday Spotlight: Plum Granny Farm
Plum Granny Farm is a USDA Certified Organic small family farm located in the north-central Piedmont area of North …
Stokes County Plasticulture Equipment Rental
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center has been awarded the NC AgVentures Grant sponsored by NC Tobacco Trust Fund …
Wildlife Management in Your Garden
Wildlife can bring endless enjoyment to a gardener, and at the same time, it can be a challenge. With …
National Pollinators Month
National Pollinators Month in June encourages the planting of pollinator gardens with native, non-invasive pollen and nectar-producing plants. When …
Ag Carolina Farm Credit Grant
AgCarolina is committed to enhancing the quality of life and future opportunities for North Carolina rural residents and their …