It Is the Season for Tomatoes
Many of us know there’s nothing better than a fresh tomato sandwich on a hot, summer day. Tomatoes are …
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Peaches Are Now in Season
Peaches are in season around Wayne County! Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime! North …
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 Will Soon Be in Season
One of the highlights of summer is enjoying fresh corn on the cob. Sweet corn is a popular vegetable …
Asian Giant Hornet or Not? That Is the Question
You have probably seen some “buzz” on the news about Asian Giant Hornets. So what are these bees and …
Plant Spotlight: Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs that can provide elegant flowers to any Southern garden during the summer months. There are …
June Gardening Tips
With the start of June we now welcome summer and our gardens are now in full swing. With summer …
Blueberry Season Is Beginning in Wayne County!
It is the start of blueberry season with fresh, tasty berries starting to be available in Eastern North Carolina. …
Be on the Outlook for Bagworms
Bagworms are a common pest that many gardeners encounter in their gardens and landscapes. Soon it will be time …
May Gardening Tips
May is here and our gardens are coming alive. Below are some tips for what you can do in …
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 …
Rotate Your Vegetables!
Now is the time for getting our summer vegetables planted in the garden. Those summer vegetables include tomatoes, peppers, …
Plant Spotlight: Kousa Dogwood
The dogwoods blooming over the past couple of weeks have really given us a showy display to welcome in …
Water Resources Education - Two Live Webinars
Water Resources Education is offering TWO live webinars, each of which will last for approximately 1-hour. Feel free to …
Natural Charcoal? Who Knew!
As you dig around in your yard, you may come across what looks like charred wood. It may, in …
Right Plant, Right Place
As we seem to be getting away from cold temperatures and more into warm spring weather, many are beginning …
April Gardening Tips
April is gardening month! One thing we can do during this coronavirus pandemic is work in our gardens at …
Two Watersnakes Seen at Onslow Discovery Gardens
As the weather warms, snake sightings will become much more common. We have 38 varieties of snakes in NC, …
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
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 …
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