Front Porch Color, Trees and Shrubs
I’m discovering how helpful it can be to have a few containers around the house to add some color …
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.
Part 2: Planting a Seed Mat
This is part two in the series about making and planting a seed mat that makes spacing even the …
Part 1: Making a Seed Mat for Easier Planting
It’s time to get those cool season vegetable seeds in the ground. Some of the seeds are quite small …
Summer Growth Grass Care
Warm season grasses, with the rain and the heat, should be growing fast and producing lots of foliage to …
Thunderstorms and Strong Winds
It’s worth mentioning that with the heat comes severe thunderstorms. This means strong winds that can break off dead …
Get Planting Fall Vegetables
Even with the heat of the summer, August is a good time to consider planting many of the fall …
American Century Plant in Bloom
I was leaving Beaufort after a meeting when I saw this giant flower stalk. I had noticed the huge …
Native Green June Beetles on the East Coast
You may have seen a large Green June Beetle Cotinus nitida flying around or feeding on some soft, fleshy fruit …
Stressed Out Grass
As I drive around the area, I notice that there are a lot of lawns that are turning gray …
Spider Mites and Crispy Leaves
Ornamental trees and shrubs usually have a deeper root system than turf or vegetables. These deeper roots should help them …
Drought Stressed Vegetables and Fruit
The extreme heat and dry weather have been terrible for my garden. The tomatoes stopped producing fruit, even though …
June Insects in the Garden
There are a whole host of insects that might be found on trees and shrubs at this time of …