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From the Vine – Lawn Burweed

The biggest pain in the foot that you may have this summer will probably come from lawn burweed. If you have ever walked through a patch of these barefoot, then you know the pain that I’m talking…

From the Vine: Grapes

If you would like to add edibles to your landscape without having to work in the yard every weekend, you may want to think about muscadine grapes. Muscadine grapes are native to our area, are well…

From the Vine: Blueberry Pruning

Blueberries are a popular landscape plant for homeowners in Sampson County. They are fairly easy to grow if provided the right conditions and are relatively low maintenance. One maintenance task that…

Building Raised Beds

If you enjoy vegetable gardening, but have grown weary of all the bending, stooping, hand weeding, and crawling around on the ground, maybe it is time to think about building a raised bed. Raised…

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 oval shape, polka dots, and vibrant red, black, and orange colors…

New Research Project at Sampson Extension

A new research project installed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Sampson County Center is aimed at helping homeowners, landscapers, turf industry professionals, and sod growers control damage to…

From the Vine - Fall Planting

The Autumnal Equinox arrived on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 9:04 p.m. EDT in the United States. This event marked the first official day of fall for the year in the Northern Hemisphere and Spring…

From the Vine - Fall Lawn Care

Lawns in Sampson County are suited to warm season turf grasses such as Bermuda, Centipede, St. Augustine, and Zoysia grass species. These warm season grasses thrive in our hot and humid climate, but…

From the Vine: Vines

Vining plants are excellent additions to ornamental landscapes. They grow in ways that add depth, height, and perspective to the landscape. They spread by climbing, attaching, or twining their way up…

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From the Vine – Vegetable Gardening

Growing up in rural Sampson County meant that most summertime meals came from your own vegetable garden. Fresh tomato sandwiches, fried zucchini, roasted corn, fresh peas, and a host of other menu…