Two-Liter Drip Irrigation Bottle
Have you ever had a container plant completely dry out? When you try to water the plant the water …
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.
Reading a Soil Test Report
Many times we get calls from people asking for help reading, or interpreting, the soil test report that comes …
Taking a Soil Sample
It’s October, which means the weather should be cooling down and time to plant trees and shrubs is right …
Cleaning & Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
It’s that time of year when all things are pumpkin so cleaning and roasting pumpkin seeds is a special …
Native Plants Week
Hey everyone, I found out late on Monday that Governor Roy Cooper has signed a proclamation making this week …
Planting Lettuce and Radish in Container
It’s nearing the end of October. Here on the coast it’s not too late to plant short season fall …
Carolinas Horticulture Therapy Network 2020 Winter Gathering
4 p.m., January 31–2 p.m., February 1, 2020 (tentative times) at The North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm …
Rain Barrels!
Rain barrels are currently available at the Onslow office of N.C. Cooperative Extension. These roughly 50-gallon food-grade rain barrels come …
Tuscan Truffle Hunting
My husband and I were fortunate to travel to Italy in late April. We enrolled in Tuscana Saporita Cooking …