From the Vine: Pruning
For gardeners and homeowners in Sampson County the cold days of January and February aren’t conductive to working outside. …
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.
For gardeners and homeowners in Sampson County the cold days of January and February aren’t conductive to working outside. …
You can select plants for your garden that attract and support our feathered friends. The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox …
…the gift of knowledge! Do you still need to pick out the perfect gift for your favorite plant nerd (or …
This year (2023) marks the 15 year anniversary of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in …
The poinsettia, also known as Euphorbia pulcherrima, is native to Mexico. According to a Mexican legend, a young girl …
Have you ever wanted to raise Monarch butterflies? How about 237 monarchs released from your very own fingertips? Well, …
Cooperative Extension’s Growing Small Farms website provides information on sustainable agriculture to North Carolina farmers, gardeners, and consumers. Visitors will find …
The Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a flowering tree or shrub that is native to Asia. It was introduced …
How many times have you picked up pecans only to find a small hole near the end of the …
Summer finally arrived this week and it already seems like it’s going to be a hot and humid summer. …
Ladybugs are among the most visible and best-known beneficial predatory insect found in the home landscape and garden. Their …
A new research project installed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Sampson County Center is aimed at helping homeowners, landscapers, …
The Autumnal Equinox arrived on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 9:04 p.m. EDT in the United States. This event …
Lawns in Sampson County are suited to warm season turf grasses such as Bermuda, Centipede, St. Augustine, and Zoysia …
Vining plants are excellent additions to ornamental landscapes. They grow in ways that add depth, height, and perspective to …
Sampson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are having their Annual Spring Plant sale beginning April 6 through April 30. …
I like to eat. I’m sure many of you reading this article likes to eat also, which is something …
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …