Gardenside Chats With Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Join the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Wayne County for Gardenside Chats at the Wayne Extension Demo Gardens (next …
Lawn & Garden
Got Gardening Questions? Call the Master Gardener Volunteer Hotline!
Got gardening questions? We can help! Contact the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Wayne County Hotline on Mondays and Wednesdays from …
Watermelon Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market: August 5-7
Nothing says summer like watermelons. Watermelons are often a must at our summer cookouts and are a wonderful treat …
Watch Out for Common Tomato Problems in the Garden
Gardeners have hopefully been enjoying those first fresh tomatoes out of the garden. Unfortunately, there are some common problems …
Four Complete the Extension Master Gardener Training in Wayne County
On June 24, four people completed the 2021 Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer training for Wayne County. The Extension Master …
Tomato Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market July 22-24
Many of us know there’s nothing better than a fresh tomato sandwich on a hot, summer day. Tomatoes are …
Cucumber Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market July 15-17th
Cucumbers are now in season around Wayne County! Many of us look forward to cool, crisp, fresh cucumbers during …
Peach Week at the Farm Credit Farmers Market From July 8-10
Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime! North Carolina’s peach industry is unique in that …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Award Two Scholarships
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Wayne County recently presented $500 college scholarships to two Wayne County students. Natalia Garcia, …
July Gardening Tips
Lawn Recycle your clippings as you mow instead of bagging and discarding them. Returning these clippings to the law saves time, …
Sweet Corn Season at the Farm Credit Farmers Market
One of the highlights of summer is enjoying fresh corn on the cob. Sweet corn is a popular vegetable …
Pollinator Day at the Farm Credit Farmers Market on June 19
There are many insects and birds we depend on as pollinators in our environment. Honey bees are one well-known …
Blueberry Season at the Farm Credit Farmers Market
It is the start of blueberry season with fresh, tasty berries starting to be available in Eastern North Carolina. …
June Gardening Tips
As we welcome in summer, our gardens are now in full swing. With summer weather we have to keep …
Lookout for Squash Bugs
Squash is a popular summer vegetable that we often try to grow in our gardens. However, one challenge when …
Composting Basics
Composting can be a great way to reduce home waste disposal problems by recycling them into organic matter that …
Common Rose Diseases
Roses are a popular plant known for their large, elegant flowers. Many gardeners try their hands at growing roses …
It’s Strawberry Season in Wayne County!
Strawberries are in season now around Wayne County! Local growers have been busy harvesting and selling strawberries. North Carolina is …
May Gardening Tips
May is here and our gardens are coming alive. Below are some tips for what you can do in …
Solving Moss Problems in the Lawn
Often time people find areas of moss growing in their lawn and ask what they can do to eliminate …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Gardener
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Urban Wildlife
- Wildlife Extension
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
Publications, Information, and News
Social Media
- Extension Gardener Blog Spot
- Extension Gardener on Facebook
- NC Extension Gardener/Coastal Plain and Sandhills Facebook Page
- Wayne County Gardening Facebook Page
Specialized Search Tools
Volunteers in Extension
Wayne County Publications
Recent Publications related to Lawn & Garden
Anthracnose in Turf
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of anthracnose.
3 days ago — TurfFiles
1. Soils and Plant Nutrients
This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and …
5 days ago
Dogs and Turfgrass Interactions
This publication answers common questions dog owners may have about lawn care. Topics include what …
5 days ago
Soil, Plots, and Planters
This publication, chapter 8 of Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food …
2 weeks ago
Food Garden Design
This publication, chapter 4 of Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food …
2 weeks ago
Fig Culture in North Carolina
The fig is native to the Mediterranean Basin. You may already be familiar with some …
2 weeks ago
Tall Fescue Lawn Maintenance Calendar
This factsheet provides instructions on how to properly care for tall fescue grass year round. …
3 weeks ago — Lawn Maintenance Calendars
St. Augustinegrass Lawn Maintenance Calendar
This calendar contains suggestions designed to help in the care and maintenance of St. Augustinegrass …
3 weeks ago — Lawn Maintenance Calendars