How-to Prevent Splits in Vegetables
We may get a lot of rain one day and then no rain for two or three days. With …
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.
Summer Deadheading Encourages Growth
Now that the heat has set in, it’s easy to forget to go outside to take care of annuals …
Drainage is Essential Hurricane Season or Not
Garden pots, gutters, storm drains and culverts all have something in common. The answer is drainage. Garden pots need …
Garden Safety and Summer Hydration
This year we are very concerned with safety when we venture out into public. We wear masks and social …
Healthy Summer Lawns
A healthy lawn will often help keep the weeds out by not allowing them to get enough sunlight for …
Controlling Tomato Hornworm
Among the hardest to grow vegetables is the tomato. There are so many things that can go wrong with …
Controlling Scale Insects
While scale insects don’t only appear in June, the symptoms of this insect are often most noticeable then. The insect …
Ground Pearls in the Summer
It may not be one of the largest insects in the world, but it’s also not the tiniest, however, …
Monitor False Oleander Scales
False oleander scale, Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli, is a tropical and subtropical pest originally from China. False oleander scale is common throughout …
Imported Willow Leaf Beetles
Imported willow leaf beetle (Plagiodera versicolor) are common on willows in landscapes and natural areas. Most of year adults and …
Crape Myrtle Aphids
Crape myrtles are among the most commonly planted trees in the Southeast. The two main pests are crape myrtle …
Scout for Twospotted Spider Mites
Twospotted spider mites are probably the most common spider mite species to damage ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables, and others. Twospotted …
Wax Scales Hatching on Many Common Host Plants
There are a couple species of wax scales (Ceroplastes spp.) in North Carolina. Common ones include Indian wax scale …
Rainwater Harvesting at Home
Pre-made, unpainted, rain barrels are available at N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Onslow County office, located at 4024 Richlands Hwy. The …
Compost, How Much is Needed for Your Garden Bed?
Now that you’ve selected the perfect spot for a vegetable garden that has eight or more hours of sunlight, …
Starting Vegetable or Flower Seeds Indoors
Starting vegetable or flower seeds indoors is a rewarding activity that can help to brighten up the gloom of …
The Sweet Smelling Chinese Fringetree
Picture this in your yard: A medium-sized (20-foot) tree covered in wispy white (or lavender) fragrant flowers in the …
Cleaning and Revitalizing Your Garden Tools
Your garden tools are probably in need of some attention after their last season of use so we’ll look …
NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Now Accepting More Soil Samples
Effective April 30, 2020, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Division will begin accepting routine samples from …