Why Are Plants Blooming Now, After the Storm?
According to NC State Extension Landscape Specialist Barbara Fair, Callery pear, cherry, and other typically spring flowering trees and …
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Alternatives to Glyphosate for Weed Control
In a recent post on the NC State Extension Weed Management Portal, Dr. Joe Neal, NC State Extension Specialist and Weed …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Time: Oct 16, 2018, 10:00 a.m. EST Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!
What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) …
Managing Flooded Landscapes
High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and …
Basic Steps for Home Landscaping
Landscape Planning and Site Analysis Marshall Warren-Extension Agent-Horticulture Photo Courtesy of Marshall Warren You may have an existing landscape that needs renovating …
Success at Annual Plant Sale!
Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers of Johnston County’s Annual Plant Sale was able to present a $500.00 check to the Clayton …
Now Available: August 2018 Edition of The Gardener's Dirt Newsletter
The August 2018 edition of The Gardener’s Dirt can be seen by clicking on the highlighted link or you can visit …
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