Common Rose Diseases
Roses are a popular plant known for their large, elegant flowers. Many gardeners try their hands at growing roses …
Lawn & Garden
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 …
Farm Credit Farmers Market Opens April 22!
The Farm Credit Farmers Market opens for the 2021 season on April 22. Spring and summer hours: Thursdays and Fridays from …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer 2021 Pre-Order Spring Plant Sale
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Wayne County are holding a pre-order spring plant sale! Order will be accepted starting on April …
Selecting Tomato Varieties for Your Garden
Many take great enjoyment in growing tomatoes in their home garden. There is something special about growing tomato plants …
April Gardening Tips
April is gardening month so enjoy the spring weather with these gardening tips: Lawn Mow your turf at the correct height. …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
Finding Holes in Your Lawn? Could Be Ground Bees
In late March, as the soil warms up, it can be common to see small bees flying around just …
Don't Plant Too Early!
It feels like spring time so I can start planting my flowers and vegetables, right? These warm spring temperatures …
Avoid Fertilizing Your Lawn Too Early!
With a few spring-like days recently, many of us will soon have spring fever and want to start working …
Utility Easements: Recent Case Considers Aesthetic Value of Removed Trees
A recent opinion by the NC Court of Appeals addresses the value of ornamental trees and shrubs (“ornamentals”) removed …
March Gardening Tips
March weather usually gives us a little taste of spring and gardens begin to come alive as we near …
February is the Time for Pruning Blueberries
Blueberries can be a great plant to have in the home garden. Not only are blueberries great for their …
What to Prune Now in the Garden
Now is the time to dust off your pruners and start those late winter pruning chores. Late winter is …
Become a Master Gardener Volunteer in Wayne County
Do you have an interest in learning more about gardening? Would you like to meet and share with other …
February Is the Time to Prune Muscadine Grapes
It is that time of the year again to begin many pruning chores in the landscape and garden. One …
February Gardening Tips
During the winter season, we gardeners are usually not spending much time outside in our gardens. However, it won’t …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 2021 Wayne Co. Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Application
- JC Raulston Arboretum
- NC Soil Testing Lab
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Las uvas son agradables golosinas de verano que se pueden consumir frescas o en forma …
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Las uvas muscadinias están bien adaptadas a la llanura costera de Carolina del Norte, donde …
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