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Onslow County CenterPosted: 5/31/13
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Emerald Ash Borer Found In NC
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected in North Carolina for the first time. The detection was made in Granville County with the collection of an adult beetle that was confirmed by taxonomists. Several MORE »Posted: 6/18/13
What Causes Tomatoes to Crack?
Growing tomatoes in the coastal South is always a gamble. Throughout the summer you play the odds against insects, diseases, heat, or drought ruining your crop. Until a few weeks ago, growing conditions this MORE »Posted: 6/13/13
Planting Trees With Hurricanes In Mind
The 2013 hurricane season has officially begun, with one tropical system already passing through our area. Fear that trees will topple onto homes and structures leads many coastal residents to remove trees from their MORE »Posted: 6/10/13
Why Are My Squash Rotting?
Are the lower ends of your squash turning brown and failing to develop properly? These are the symptoms of a common disorder known as blossom end rot. Recent low nighttime temperatures most likely triggered MORE »Posted: 5/31/13Cape Fear River Basin Action Plan & Rock Arch Ramp
On May 30, the Cape Fear River Partnership, a coalition of state and federal natural resources agencies, academic entities, and private and non-governmental organizations, released the final version of the Cape Fear River Basin Action MORE » – from Onslow County CenterPosted: 5/31/13 Tomato Canning Class: June 22
Tomatoes need some extra care when it comes to canning and preserving them, and there are a lot of different ways to prepare them. Some favorites for tomato products include salsas and sauces. If MORE »Posted: 5/30/13
What Is Killing My Lawn?
The most lethal pest of lawn grasses in our area is also one of the least well known. Called ground pearl or pearl bugs, these insects can be found damaging lawns throughout coastal North MORE »Posted: 5/23/13
Why Are My Tomatoes Dying?
Since the mid 90’s, tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has become one of the most serious diseases of tomatoes in our area. Infections of TSWV in our region usually first appear in May and MORE »Posted: 5/17/13EVENTS View AllMore Events
Tomato Canning ClassSat Jun 22, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where:
801 S Walker St. Burgaw, NC
— 2 days awayPender County BeekeepersThu Jun 27, 2013
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC
— 1 week awayPender County BeekeepersThu Jul 25, 2013
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC
— 1 month awayPender County BeekeepersThu Aug 29, 2013
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC
— 2 months awayPender County BeekeepersThu Sep 26, 2013
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC
— 3 months awayPender County BeekeepersThu Oct 31, 2013
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC
— 4 months away
