Poinsettia Plant Care
Many people don’t know how to care for these delicate plants to make it through the holiday season, so …
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.
Cinara Aphid - Early Christmas Visitors
This is an updated version of an older post from 2017. Apparently COVID isn’t stopping some insects from traveling and …
Planting Winter Ryegrass
Some people have asked me if it would be good to plant winter ryegrass to keep the lawn green …
Landscape Changes to Make Now
If you’re one of those wonderful people who likes change, then here are a few things that can be …
Harvesting Cool Season Vegetables
November is a great month to harvest crops such as cabbage collards, beets, rutabaga, broccoli and cauliflower. There isn’t much …
Rainwater Harvesting at Home
Pre-made, unpainted, rain barrels will be available at N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Onslow County office, located at 4024 Richlands Hwy, …
Cool Season Vegetable Update
It’s not too late to plant a few radishes, onions and garlic. The cabbage, collards and broccoli I planted …
Fall Lawns and Soil Samples
After the cold snap we had a couple weeks ago, my lawn has really slowed down its growth. There …
Dividing Perennial Flowers in Fall
Along with transplanting woody ornamentals, October is a good month to divide some perennial flowers. Some common perennials that …
Plan Ahead Household Hazardous Waste Collection Scheduled
The Coastal Environmental Partnership is sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Day on Saturday, September 26, from …
Beneficial Scoliid Wasps and Your Lawn
With lawns being one of my favorite topics, late summer is a good time to mention a beneficial insect …
Good Insects in Fall Gardens
Now is the time to be planting fall gardens. That means cabbage, collards and broccoli. There are a few …