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Tomato Diseases

Tomato Diseases

There are a few things that we southerners can really get serious about and tomatoes are one of them. They …

Sourwood

Sourwood: a Honey of a Tree

Sourwood is one of our native ornamental trees that can add interest and value to the landscape. It is …

European-hornet

Be Wary of European Hornet

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. As …

Powdery Mildew Damage

Powdery Mildew Is Back

‘Tis the season. Powdery mildew is back, particularly on ornamentals like roses and crape myrtle. It is a common …

Poision

Leaves of Three, Let It Be!

Leaves of three, let it be! To many, poison ivy conjures images of itchy rashes and calamine lotion. Fun, …

Green Conehead Planthopper

What Is a Planthopper?

So what do you think the answer to the question is? If you guessed that it is something that hops …

Fire-blight on Bradford Pear

Wanted: Disease on Bradford Pear

One of the earliest, and most recognized spring-blooming trees is the ornamental pear commonly referred to as ‘Bradford’ pear. …

Cover photo for Time for Warm-Season Grasses

Time for Warm-Season Grasses

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. By …

Wheel Bug

Watch Out for Wheel Bugs

The wheel bug (Arilus Cristatus) is a large, brown to gray bug with rusty brown antennae and a dark, …

Rose Resette

Rose Rosette Disease

Do you have a rose that’s been looking a little peekid lately? For those unfamiliar with the term, peekid means poorly …

Coneflower

(Not Just Purple) Coneflowers

Sometimes our most finicky and high maintenance plants are those that have adapted to growing conditions here in the …

Cover photo for Diseases of Camellias

Diseases of Camellias

There are some plants with characteristics that help provide a source of structure to the landscape. Not something with …

Forsythia

What Can Be Pruned Now?

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Lee County. Now that we have officially welcomed …

seeds growing

It Is Safer Inside

This week the outdoor temperature has ranged from the 50s to the 70s as is typical in North Carolina …

Spring Dead Spot

Spring Dead Spot

Gail Griffin is an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Just when our warm …

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Why We Use Apple Rootstock

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. If …

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