Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
Soil, Water & Air
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It’s early 2018 and the National Weather Service has already been busy with a variety of winter weather event …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
Landscape Paving & Retaining Wall Installation Workshop
At the Johnston County Ag. Center (2736 NC 210 Hwy., Smithfield) on Wednesday afternoon January 4th 2017 from 12:30 …
Become a Johnston County Master Gardener Volunteer!
Calling men & women who love to garden, would like to learn & share their knowledge, serve as a …
After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
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Septic Systems & Saturated Soils
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Post-Matthew Clean-Up
Matthew has made a very soggy ending to an already wet summer for those of us in eastern NC. …
Extension Gardener Classes
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Horticultural Science Summer Institute
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EPA Marks March 18-24 Is Fifth Annual Fix a Leak Week
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