Extension@YourService: The Softer Side to the Season's Mascot
Bats are frequently maligned and misunderstood creatures, whose presence, interpreted in rubber or paper, is obligatory at any Halloween …
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Vermicomposting Can Boost Profits for Composting Operations
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According to NC State Extension Landscape Specialist Barbara Fair, Callery pear, cherry, and other typically spring flowering trees and …
Add Hurricane Michael & Mosquitoes to Your Weekend "To-Do" List
We are obviously not out of Hurricane or mosquito seasons quite yet (that’s a few weeks away). Hurricane Michael …
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 …
Extension@YourService: Late-Season Pests
As summer begins to wind down, there are several pests that can make their appearance and cause some consternation …
Extension@YourService: Tree of Heaven - Maybe Not So Much
You are probably familiar with the saying: “Can’t see the forest for the trees”. It’s an expression that represents …
Extension@YourService: Swiss Chard Is a Garden Stalwart
Vegetable gardening in the Sandhills is no walk in the park. Extreme heat, drought, and sandy soils mean gardeners …
2018 NC Pesticide License Schools and Exams Listing
For those who may be interested in obtaining a first-time pesticide license in 2018, a listing of schools and …
Extension@YourService: Take the Tomato Challenge
Tomatoes are one of the joys of summer. Many people anticipate the first field grown tomatoes with the same …
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