PROTECTING PLANTS FROM COLD DAMAGE
While our temperatures typically stay above freezing in Wilson, gardeners need to remember the plants in the winter garden. Winter protection does not mean to keep plants warm, but to provide protection from MORE »
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AgVenture: Grant Opportunity
Click on the following link for AgVenture Application Information: MORE »
Become an Extension Master Garden Volunteer
Become an Extension Master Garden Volunteer Have you ever wanted to learn more about growing plants? Are you interested in fruits, vegetables, flowers, trees or lawns? Do you enjoy helping others with their MORE »
Fall is for Sage
There is an endless number (over 700) different species of Sage or Salvia. Many of them grow well in Wilson, whether for ornamental purposes or to use in cooking. Most salvias are perennials, MORE »
Wilson Winter Lights
December 5, 6, and 7 from 6-9 PM Join us at the Wilson Botanical Gardens where thousands of dazzling lights, lively music, splashing water features and hand-crafted botanical decorations compose a brilliant wonderland MORE »
Pecan Pests
Pecan trees are common in eastern North Carolina. One of the most devastating insects on pecans is the pecan weevil. Pecan weevils damage nuts in two ways. First, they feed on the young MORE »
Japanese Beetles Are Here
Japanese beetles were first reported in North America in 1916. Now they are seen throughout the eastern United States. Japanese Beetles are out now, but I haven’t seen too many. July tends to MORE »
DATE Change – Manufacturing Your Future Class
The 4-H Summer Fun Class, “Manufacturing Your Future” has been postponed to Aug. 4th & 6th. We hope that this schedule change will allow more people to attend. During the class, participants will MORE »
Extension Master Gardener Training
Extension Master Gardener training beginning September 9, 2014 Cost approximately $100.00 See link below to view brochure and application EMG Application http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MGV-Application0001.pdf EMG Brochure MORE »
Growing Roses
Roses are one of the most beloved flowers in our gardens but not necessarily the easiest to grow. With a little help from this article, attending the Spring Symposium on April 12 MORE »
