Fleas for Fall
Fleas are some of the most annoying biting pests known to man and pets. They’re also difficult to control, …
Not All Sumac Are the Same
Most people think of irritated skin / dermatitis when the word Sumac is mentioned. Actually, Poison Sumac is a …
Is It Fall Already?
Fall webworms, one of our native insect pests, are a perennial nuisance and in some cases a destructive pest. …
Eat and Drink Your Water
Written by: Noa Borkan, Dietetic Intern Summer is a time for fun in the sun, outdoor activities, and unfortunately, lots …
Focus on the Food
Written by: Stacy Fairey, Dietetic Intern For years, the main message behind weight loss has been to eat fewer calories …
Arthritis and Gardening
Those of us who love life in the garden know what enjoyment it brings. Although the garden may beckon …
St. John's Wort
Color is a good way to bring interest into our landscapes. Often, we turn to colorful blooms to meet …
Fresh Delicious Peaches
No doubt those of us who love peaches enjoyed nearby Montgomery County’s North Carolina Peach Festival. Every year on …
Christmas Trees in July
Most people aren’t thinking about Christmas trees at this time of the year, but Christmas tree producers work year …
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Summer planting yields a bounty of fall harvest vegetables, flowers, and herbs for your kitchen table. Growing a productive …
Hard Facts About Hogweed
There has been a lot of talk lately about Giant Hogweed and some folks are feeling a bit harried. …
Managing Heat Stress in Horses
Independence Day is just around the corner, and while we are now headed into the “dog days of summer,” …
Marketing Strategies for Cow-Calf Producers
As a cow-calf producer in North Carolina, you can choose to simply sell your calves, by raising calves that …
Tick Season!
Ticks are pests that we will have to live with, especially in North Carolina. Ticks are most active in …
Could You Benefit From a Rain Garden?
What is a rain garden? A garden shaped into a bowl-like depression in the ground that is about 6 …
Blueberry Bounty!
We love our blueberries! NC is sixth in the nation for cultivated blueberry production, with 45-50 million pounds grown …
Expanding Your Food Budget
There are several programs that help people access food, but the largest federal program is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
Try Pruning to Get Larger Tomatoes
Pruning helps to maintain a balance between vegetative and reproductive growth and will encourage more of the plant’s energy …
Cold Temperature Damage and Spring Green-Up of Warm-Season Grasses
This article was written By Dr. Grady Miller, Professor of Crop and Soil Sciences – NC State University and …
Bill's Tips for Presentations
Before presentations ask, “Are the Judges ready?” and when concluding ask, “Do the Judges have any questions”? If you don’t …