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Cover photo for To Prune or Not to Prune

To Prune or Not to Prune

Pruning shrubs and trees in the landscape is an important and rewarding garden activity, but some folks are intimidated …

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Fungus Gnats in February?

In the house, yes it’s possible. The flying version is annoying, but it’s the larvae that feed on the …

Hellebores

Hellebores

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Lee County. After the short, dim days of …

Who Spilled Paint on My Camellias?

This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Lee County. If you happened to be painting …

February Gardening Guidelines

This article was written by Becky Garrett, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Watch …

Cover photo for Abiotic Diseases - Frost Injury

Abiotic Diseases - Frost Injury

When we talk about diseases, we often think about teeny, tiny “no-seeum” critters – living organisms like fungi, bacteria, …

Community Garden

Recovery and Resilience

Recent studies show that following extreme storm events community gardens can supply food, enhance social empowerment, provide safe gathering …

Stink Bug

Stink Bugs

Stink bugs, palmetto bugs, lady bugs, wasps, flies, all kinds of 6 leggers, 8 leggers, and some no legger …

Green Gift Giving

Gift Ideas for Green Giving

Need the perfect present for the established gardener or the greenhorn to greenspaces on your holiday gift list? Here …

Kale in the Garden

Growing Edibles in the Landscape

Do you grow vegetables at your house? Are they stashed in the backyard? Some varieties of your favorite produce are …

2020 guide

Horticulture Resource Guide

Need to find products or services for your growing needs? Read more about it here! 2020 Horticulture Resource …

Leaf Pile

Carry Over to Compost?

Leaves are changing color, leaves are falling. Now what? With a bit cooler weather and lots of benefits to …

Hydrangea

Leaf Spot on Hydrangeas

Are you seeing spots on your hydrangea leaves this fall? Fungal leaf spot diseases are the most active during …

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This factsheet describes the biology of the eastern velvethead lady beetle, Zilus horni. …

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Seed dormancy is nature's way of setting a time clock that allows seeds to initiate …

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