Post Written By Jessica Strickland, Extension Agent, Agriculture

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

African violets (Streptocarpus) are a popular house plant that many people have probably tried to grow at one time …

You have probably seen some “buzz” on the news about Asian Giant Hornets. So what are these bees and …

Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs that can provide elegant flowers to any Southern garden during the summer months. There are …

Bagworms are a common pest that many gardeners encounter in their gardens and landscapes. Soon it will be time …

Now is the time for getting our summer vegetables planted in the garden. Those summer vegetables include tomatoes, peppers, …

The dogwoods blooming over the past couple of weeks have really given us a showy display to welcome in …

As we seem to be getting away from cold temperatures and more into warm spring weather, many are beginning …

Florida betony or Rattlesnake weed is an aggressive weed in the lawn and landscape that if you have dealt …

When it comes to growing fruit, blueberries are one of the easiest to successfully grow in Eastern North Carolina. …

Fertilization is an important step for having a successful harvest of pecans and fruit in the home garden. However, …

Just because it is cold outside does not mean you cannot start working on your vegetable garden. Many germinate …

Ornamental grasses are sometimes overlooked as plants that can add interest to the landscape. The foliage and flower plumes …