Wilson County Center: Lawn & Garden

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Lawn & Garden

Gardening is considered our nation's most popular pastime, yielding fresh fruits and vegetables for the dinner table, a cleaner environment and aesthetically pleasing landscapes. North Carolina Cooperative Extension helps gardeners learn more about new plants, native plants and environmental stewardship. Extension-trained Master Gardener volunteers are instrumental in these efforts, sharing their knowledge of plant selection, cultural practices and pest management with fellow gardeners, school students and others.

Master Gardener volunteers are part of the volunteer staff of NC State University's Cooperative Extension Service. They are members of the local community who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, and gardens. They provide unbiased, research based educational assistance and programs in horticulture and environmental issues to the gardening public. Visit the Extension Master Gardener web site to learn more.
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Events

	Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show February 2nd, 2010 @ 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Wilson, NC
	Educational programs, pesticide recertification credits and largest trade show east of Raleigh, NC. ... MORE

	Pitt County Arboretum Plant Sale May 15th, 2010 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Greenville, NC
	The Pitt County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer annual plant sale to support the Pitt County Arboretum. 9 to 10 am preview plant sale for Friends of the Arboretum. 10 am to noon plant sale open to the public. There will be a plant swap open to anyone at 11 am. ... MORE

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News

Preserving Pumpkins and Gourds Properly
Posted November 2nd, 2009 in Lawn & Garden

Newsarticle Cyndi Lauderdale, Extension Agent November 2, 2009 Preserving Pumpkins and Gourds Properly So you have picked pumpkins and gourds for your Halloween decorations but how can you take the necessary steps to preserve these vegetables so they will continue to look good until Thanksgiving? First remember that a light frost won't hurt pumpkins, but several hard frosts will turn them mushy. After picking pumpkins and gourds wash or wipe them with warm, soapy water and disinfecting with a solution ... MORE

Alive at Five: Wilson Botanical Gardens
Posted October 12th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden

Newsarticle Newsarticle Cyndi Lauderdale October 12, 2009 Alive at Five: Wilson Botanical Gardens The Wilson Botanical Gardens is hosting a free monthly public tour of the Wilson Botanical Gardens Monday, October 19 at 5 PM. “Alive at 5 PM” Guided Garden Tours will be offered the third Monday of each month by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Each month the Wilson Botanical Gardens will be toured emphasizing specific plants and end with a featured garden as a focal point. ... MORE