Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
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Glyphosate for English Ivy and Japanese Privet
We have had an extremely mild winter so far, with several days in January reaching into the mid-70s. These …
Growing Muscadines
Want to grow grapes in the south? If so, you have two choices – plant muscadines or plant another …
Christmas Tree Disposal
Christmas is over and the trees are coming down! Figuring out what to do with live Christmas trees after …
Chinaberry: Pretty to Look at but Keep Your Distance
At this time of the year, when the leaves and temperatures have fallen we yearn to bring nature’s beauty …
Mistletoe: A Favorite Christmas (Hemi-) Parasite
For some, the idea of a holiday parasite may conjure images of that in-law nobody likes, but for plant …
Poinsettias as Gifts
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Winter Houseplant Care
In North Carolina, houseplant can mean one of two things: a plant that remains indoors all day or tropical …
Another Reason to Buy Local
Eating locally sourced food has become more popular recently and more people are shopping at farmers markets, co-ops and …
Growing Asparagus
Fresh asparagus can be one of the early pleasures of a spring vegetable garden. While it takes a few …
Symbol of the Holidays
The passing of Thanksgiving Day marches us closer to the next big holiday……. Christmas! The season begs the question, …
Reseeding Cool Season Grass
While it may seem that our primary objective should be to fill in empty patches, the best thing may …
Bye Bye Birdie?
According to new research published in Science this month, birds are in crisis. Nearly 3 billion birds are gone. …
Native Plant Hike With Nature Photography
Garden Life Series Event Native Plant Hike with Nature Photography Saturday, November 16, 2019 10 a.m. until noon San-Lee Park 572 Pumping Station Road Sanford, …
Don’t Love Mosquitos? Then Show Some Bats a Little Love
The end of October is spooky Halloween-Time, but with increased fall rain and warm temperatures it can still be …
Turf in the Fall
True to North Carolina, our fall has had a slow, unpredictable start, and that can lead to some confusion …
Farm-City Week Activities
Join city and country folk as we celebrate our annual Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week in Lee County is November …
Fall Is the Best Time to Plant Bulbs
Now is a good time to plant spring flowering bulbs like daffodils , tulips, alliums and so many more. …
Understanding Plant Nutrition
“Put-It-To-It” is not the best fertilizer plan for our gardens. I often hear that phrase from folks who apply …
Soil Testing
With the growing season winding down, it’s hard to start thinking about what needs to happen for next year, …
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