Filtering by tag: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers ✕

Pruning Blueberries class Feb 18 at 3pm, Steele Memorial Library (Wayne County Public Library)

Pruning Blueberry Class in Mount Olive - February 18, 2026

A Pruning Blueberry class will be on Wednesday, February 18 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Steele Memorial Library (119 W. Main Street, Mount Olive).February is the time to prune your blueberries.…

Flowering Quince is one of the first shrubs to bloom in late winter to early spring.

February Plant Spotlight - Flowering Quince

February’s plant spotlight is flowering Quince (Chaenomeles hybrids). Flowering Quinces are hardy, deciduous shrubs in the rose family native to Asia. As one of the first shrubs to bloom in late…

Successfully Grow Fruit Trees in Your Garden

With the start of the New Year, many of us have made resolutions to get healthy, reduce stress, or start a new hobby. Gardening is a wonderful way to accomplish all of these goals. As interest in…

January Gardening Tips

As we start a new year, many gardeners begin to dream of warm spring days spent in the garden. While the weather is cool, take advantage of January to plan and prepare for the upcoming growing…

January Plant Spotlight - Paperbush

January’s plant spotlight is paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha). Paperbush is a deciduous shrub that provides superb winter interest and fragrance. This well-branched plant begins blooming in…

Wayne County 2026 Agriculture Meetings

Sign up Today for the upcoming Row Crops meetings in Wayne County 2026 Agriculture Upcoming Meetings Paraquat Training – Jan. 6, 2026 1:00 pm X=1 hr. Farm Bureau Rm. Tobacco GAP Training – Jan. 20,…

December Gardening Tips

In December, our minds are often more on holiday preparations than garden chores. However, if you need a break from the holiday rush, use these tips to guide your time in the garden:General…

December Plant Spotlight - Poinsettias

December's plant spotlight is poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima). Poinsettias are a popular plant during the Christmas holidays. You can find them in a wide range of colors: reds, pinks, marbles,…

Time to Bring Houseplants Indoors

Usually, when we start hearing about cold temperatures, people begin asking when they need to bring their houseplants in for the winter. If you are like me, you will probably move houseplants and…

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 offer exotic flowers in many different colors during the holiday season. These cacti are…