The Gardener's Dirt Newsletter - December 2019
This wonderful edition has some great information pertaining to your yard and garden areas, as well as resources for …
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Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …
Blueberry & Grape Production & Pruning Introductory Workshop
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County and NC State Extension Specialist Dr. Bill Cline for an introductory workshop on …
NOW OPEN!!! Master Gardener Volunteer Class Registration
Calling all gardening enthusiasts! Have you considered becoming a Master Gardener℠ volunteer in Johnston County? If you love to garden, enjoy …
The Gardener's Dirt ~ October 2019
This month’s edition of The Gardener’s Dirt is full of beneficial information for the fall season. Check out this …
The Annual Fall Fruit & Nut Tree Sale
This is the time of year we have our annual tree sale. Last year, pecan trees were hard to …
Birds, Bees, Butterflies; Growing Pollinator Garden Symposium Presentations
September 14, 2019, our SOLD OUT event called the Birds, Bees, Butterflies; Growing Pollinator Garden Symposium was hosted here …
September 2019 Edition of the Gardener's Dirt
The Gardener’s Dirt ~ September 2019 This month’s edition includes great information about fire pit designs for the fall, controlling …
The Gardener's Dirt Newsletter for August 2019
August 2019 We hope you enjoy all the interesting articles our Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Johnston County put together …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
June Edition of the Gardener's Dirt Newletter
This edition of The Gardener’s Dirt features lots of interesting articles that pertain to Johnston County residents and surrounding …
The Gardener's Dirt Newsletter ~ May 2019
This month’s newsletter is packed with great tips for gardening and new residents here in Johnston County. It also …
Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
The Gardener's Dirt March 2019 Edition Is Now Available!
Johnston County residents have a unique advantage when it comes to gardening and tips for growing plants, vegetables, and …
Annual Plant Sale by Master Gardener Volunteers of Johnston County
This year the annual Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Johnston County plant sale will be Sat. April 6, 2019. It …
2019 Smithfield Regional Turfgrass Conference
Register now for the annual Johnston & Wake County Smithfield Regional Turfgrass Conference This half-day event will be held: February 13, 2019 8–11:45 …
Moles and Voles – How to Identify and Control Them in Your Home Landscape
There are certain things when thought of and spoken that just seem to go together; peas & carrots, peanut …
Fruit and Nut Tree Pruning Workshop Demonstration
Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the Central Crops Research Station in Clayton This fruit tree workshop is a must to …
The Gardener's Dirt Newsletter for December 2018 Is Now Available!
The December edition of The Gardener’s Dirt Newsletter features some great information about the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Johnston …
Introductory Workshop on Blueberry & Grape Production & Pruning
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension in Johnston County and NC State Extension Specialist Dr. Bill Cline for an introductory workshop on …
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