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From the Vine: Potato Tower

If you like fresh potatoes right out of the garden, but hate the backbreaking work of planting and digging, you might want to consider constructing a potato tower. A potato tower is an innovative…

Spring Planting

As spring approaches in eastern North Carolina, it's an ideal time to plan your garden by starting seeds indoors and preparing for direct sowing after the last frost. This approach ensures a robust…

NCDA&CS Agronomic Lab Soil Testing Fee and Updates

With the spring season quickly approaching, it is important to understand the peak season soil testing fee and updates with sample result retrieval from the NCDA Agronomic lab in Raleigh. For…

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 uses, such as providing fresh, flavorful fruit for eating, making jellies, juices, and…

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 your soil. Soil sampling is a crucial step for home gardeners, landscapers, and farmers alike,…

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 and productivity. Regular soil tests help determine the nutrient needs of your…

From the Vine: Fall Planting

Fall is the Time for PlantingAs the summer heat begins to wane and the days grow shorter, fall emerges as the perfect season for planting. This might come as a surprise to some, but planting in the…

From the Vine: What’s Eating You?

Summertime is the peak season for outdoor events. BBQ’s, back yard sports, hikes, picnics, camping trips, fishing and many other activities could be on your agenda. All seem harmless, or so you might…

Test Soil Now to Avoid New Peak-Season Testing Fee

In today’s economy, consumers are always looking for ways to save money. One of the most practical ways to save money is to have your soil tested. Soil testing is a service provided by the North…

From the Vine: Pruning

For gardeners and homeowners in Sampson County the cold days of January and February aren't conductive to working outside. Orders for seeds should have already been placed, and you're itching to find…