European Pepper Moth Adults and Larvae Are Active in Nurseries
NC State Extension Area Specialized Agent Danny Lauderdale trapped the first European pepper moths last week. This is a …
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The Governor’s Executive Order 124, issued March 31, 2020, prohibits all end-user providers of residential electric, natural gas, water, …
Webinar for Woodland Owners - Timber Sales: Is It Time to Sell?
Extension Forestry has put together a series of forestry webinars for the upcoming few months. The first one, Timber …
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It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
How to Find Classes Offering Pesticide Credits
Each year N.C. Cooperative Extension, Craven County Center provides classes offering 12-28 hours of pesticide credits. However, for some …
March Gardening Calendar
The ground is warming up and there’s a springlike feeling in the air so we’ve rounded up a gardening …
Controlling Florida Betony
One of the most prolific weeds that are likely in your own yard is Florida Betony (Stachys floridana). Don’t let …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
New App Available in Our Area
We have been working to get the Visit NC Farms app live here in Carteret County. This week with …
2020 Winter Conference Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Network
The North Carolina Botanical Garden was an incredible venue for the 2020 Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Network Winter Conference. Sally …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
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2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
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Caring for Your Christmas Tree
Once cut and taken home, Christmas trees must be properly maintained or they’ll quickly lose their luster and quality. …
Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Now Available
Its that time of year again to prepare to attend the Eastern NC Nursery Conference at the Wilson County …
Seeking a Farmer to Tend Land? Land to Tend? Find NC FarmLink!
Landowners seeking farmers to tend land or farmers seeking new farmlands to tend should strongly consider developing a profile …
New Fee for Molecular Nematode Specie Identification
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Native Plants Week
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Paraquat Handling & Use Requires EPA Certification
Due to the increased number of severe health incidents associated with use of paraquat dichloride (paraquat), the EPA has …
Grape Pest Survey - 4th Week of September
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CCA Training, December 10-12
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