Poinsettias Make the Holidays Bright
Poinsettias are a very common site during the Christmas holidays. You can find them in a wide range of …
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Winter Gardening Chores
Winter weather is here and activity in the garden has slowed down. For gardening enthusiasts, their green thumbs might …
Holiday Cacti Provides Color During the Holiday Season
You don’t typically think of cacti blooming at Christmas time, but the Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti offers exotic flowers …
December Gardening Tips
In December our minds are probably more on preparing for the holidays than working in the garden. If you …
Collards Are in Season, Just in Time for Holiday Meals!
For many people in our area, the first fall frost of the season usually means that it is time …
Common Mistakes to Avoid in the Landscape
One of the great things about gardening is everyone can incorporate their own styles by selecting plants and features …
It's Pecan Harvest Time!
It won’t be long before we will be planning our holiday meals. No matter how you pronounce the word …
Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
Do you have questions about well water? Are you a realtor or homeowner with a well? Then consider attending …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
November Gardening Tips
November is now upon us which means soon our minds may be more on preparing for the holiday season, …
Harvest Time for Sweet Potatoes
The harvesting of sweet potatoes is a common sight in Eastern North Carolina now during the fall season. Sweet …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Fall Is the Time to Plant Trees & Shrubs
Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs in your garden, however, it is important to properly …
Plant Bulbs This Fall for Spring Flowers
Many of us incorporate spring-flowering bulbs into our landscapes to enjoy seeing the first colors of spring. However, the …
October Gardening Tips
Now that fall weather is upon us, October a great time to enjoy working in your gardens and landscapes. …
Late Blooming Perennials
The hot, dry late summer weather can be harsh on our gardens. Many plants suffer from heat stress, too …
Think Twice Before Fertilizing Your Lawn This Fall
Fall is a great time in our area to enjoy comfortable temperatures and being outdoors in our gardens. Usually …
Nutsedge: A Pesky Weed in the Garden & Landscape
Nutsedge is one of those pesky weeds that seems to show up everywhere and is a challenge to get …
2020 Fall Bulb Fundraiser
Did you know fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in your garden? Take advantage of our fundraiser …
Time to Soil Test to Prepare Gardens for Next Season
Now is the time to start planning for next year’s garden. The first step in those plans should include …
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