SOLD OUT! Registration Open for September 19 Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop & Native Plant Sale!
This workshop is SOLD OUT! Email Debbie to get on her email list to learn about future workshops. Back by …
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.
Early Summer 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden was created in late 2008 at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro to provide forage …
From the Vine: Controlling Pecan Weevils
Controlling Pecan Weevils in North Carolina: What Homeowners and Growers Need to Know Pecan trees are a valuable part of …
Random Ramblings of a County Agent
When I was told this was my week to do a newspaper article, I wasn’t sure what I was …
Late Spring 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden was created in late 2008 at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro to provide forage …
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early July! The garden features over …
New Neighbors: Spotted Lanternfly in Rockingham County
Rockingham County just got an unwelcome new resident — spotted lanternfly (SLF). This isn’t just any insect; it’s an …
From the Vine – Fruit Trees
Growing Fruit Trees in Sampson County: What You Need to Know Fruit trees can be a valuable and rewarding addition …
From the Vine: Potato Tower
If you like fresh potatoes right out of the garden, but hate the backbreaking work of planting and digging, …
Spring Planting
As spring approaches in eastern North Carolina, it’s an ideal time to plan your garden by starting seeds indoors …
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 …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …