Discovery Day at the Farmers Market - Sept. 14th
Join us this Saturday for Discovery Day at the Farm Credit Farmers Market. Saturday, September 14 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. This event …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Smart Watering in the Garden
In the hot summer months, we often focus on watering to keep our plants in the landscape and garden …
Care for Cold Damaged Plants
From lows in the teens to highs in the 70s almost a week later, the temperatures have been fluctuating …
Successfully Grow Fruit Trees in Your Garden
With the start of the New Year, many of us have New Year resolutions to get healthy, lose weight, …
Plan Next Year's Garden by Ordering Seeds
During the winter season, gardeners are usually longing for more daylight and warmer temperatures so we can enjoy time …
December Gardening Tips
In December our minds are probably more on preparing for the holidays than working in the garden. If you …
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 …
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 …
Time to Bring Houseplants Indoors
Usually when we start hearing about cold temperatures around late October, people begin asking when they need to move …
November Gardening Tips
November is now upon us which means soon our minds may be more on preparing for the holiday season, …
Collect Soil Samples Now to Prepare for Next Year
Now is the time to start planning for next year’s garden. The first step in those plans should include …
2023 Fall Bulb Sale
Did you know fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in your garden? Take advantage of our sale …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …