Build a Carpenter Bee Trap in 10 Steps
How to Build a Carpenter Bee Trap Link to instructional video here: Carpenter Bee Trap Construction Gather a wooden post along with …
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Time to Prune the Grape Vines
Three primary species of bunch grapes are grown in the United States: the European bunch grape (Vitis vinifera), the American …
Your Plant Hardiness Zone - the USDA Map Has Changed!
We use the Hardiness Zone Map as one of the tools to help us choose the right plant for …
Jackson Food Council Coordinator Position
The Jackson County Food Council is hiring for a part-time Coordinator position. Please see the information below about the …
Ethnobotany Is Real Christmas Trees
Ethno – What? Simply put, ethnobotany is the study of how people and cultures (ethno) interact with plants (botany). The …
Pesticide Collection Day – November 1, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Pesticide Collection Day North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative …
Ag Safety Day 8/31/2023 Evaluation
Thank you for participating in the Ag Safety day. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jackson and Swain Counties endeavor to …
Fiery Bursts of Color From Flame Azalea
A Flame Azalea in bloom stops me in my tracks every time. Just a stunning testament to the native …
Wild Cousins That Aren’t Welcome
You may notice thriving large clumps of greenery with triangle shaped leaves and reddish stems by the roadside. Polygonum …
Boxwood Blight Blues
Problems with your boxwoods? You are not alone. In fact, I’ve received several calls recently abut boxwoods that have …
Are You Interested in the NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program?
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer (EMGV) program is a statewide program operating in 83 of Extensions 101 centers. EMGV …
Learn About Soils and Composting!
Soils workshop series that will cover: Soil remediation, how to sample and test soil, how to adjust soil pH and …