From the Vine: Potato Tower
If you like fresh potatoes right out of the garden, but hate the backbreaking work of planting and digging, …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Spring Planting
As spring approaches in eastern North Carolina, it’s an ideal time to plan your garden by starting seeds indoors …
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden
By the time springtime rolls around many folks are itching to get back into their gardens and start cleaning …
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …
From the Vine: Pruning Grapevines for Healthier Harvests
Growing up in rural Sampson County, it seemed that everyone had a grapevine in their landscape. Grapes have many …
From the Vine: Why Soil Sampling Is Essential for Gardens, Lawns, and Crops
As the fall season winds down and winter approaches, it’s a prime time to think about the health of …
How to Collect Soil Samples and Avoid Fees: A Guide for North Carolina Residents
For farmers, gardeners, and homeowners in North Carolina, soil testing is a vital step in achieving optimal plant health …
From the Vine: Fall Planting
Fall is the Time for Planting As the summer heat begins to wane and the days grow shorter, fall emerges …
From the Vine: Pruning
For gardeners and homeowners in Sampson County the cold days of January and February aren’t conductive to working outside. …
From the Vine: Poinsettias
The poinsettia, also known as Euphorbia pulcherrima, is native to Mexico. According to a Mexican legend, a young girl …
Crape Myrtles
The Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a flowering tree or shrub that is native to Asia. It was introduced …
Now Is the Time to Save Your Pecans From Weevil Damage
How many times have you picked up pecans only to find a small hole near the end of the …
From the Vine – Bahiagrass
Summer finally arrived this week and it already seems like it’s going to be a hot and humid summer. …
Asian Lady Beetles: Friend or Foe?
Ladybugs are among the most visible and best-known beneficial predatory insect found in the home landscape and garden. Their …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …