Bobby Ward, author of Chlorophyll in his Veins, J. C. Raulston Horticultural Ambassador, shares his insight into the life of J. C. Raulston. The exhibit, “Plan and Plant for a Better World” will MORE » – from 
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I had several questions related to problems with maples last week. In the process I noticed damage from maple spider mite, hopper burn (potato leaf hopper), maple shoot borer, anthracnose, and canker diseases. MORE »
May 18, 2016 While visiting eastern NC nurseries last week an insect called the azalea leafminer, Caloptilia azaleella, was mentioned. The next day I receive an email from a county agent requesting a nursery MORE »
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new ways to engage with and support local food. If you are not from MORE » – from Gardening
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast Introducing Cheralyn Schmidt, Horticulture Agent in Durham County INTERVIEW JOHNSON This is Getting Dirty in Your Garden brought to you by MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Summer annual weeds, like crabgrass and spurge, are best controlled NOW. For maximum effectiveness, mulches or preemergence herbicides need to be applied before weed seeds germinate. Top dress landscapes with a fresh layer MORE » – from Horticulture
According to NC State Extension Specialist, Dr. Sara Spayd, “I know this beautiful weather is tempting, but please DO NOT PRUNE – even hedging. Pruning helps to stimulate vine growth. I would not MORE » – from Gardening
Effective January 1, 2016 Graham, Halifax and Macon Counties will be added to the quarantine area for the imported fire ant. That will make a total of 74 of the 100 counties in NC MORE » – from Horticulture
Kentucky State University Pawpaw Fruit/Nut Disease Information Notes Videos Peach Planting and Pruning Videos Planting a Peach Tree Pruning a Young Peach Tree Pruning a 2 Year-old Peach Tree Pruning a Mature Peach MORE » – from Horticulture
Winter is still months away but the time to apply preemergence herbicides to control fall-germinating weeds is upon us. Winter annual weeds such as henbit, chickweed, annual bluegrass, and vetch will germinate as MORE » – from Horticulture
