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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 MORE »Posted: 5/17/13
How Do I Treat Whitefly on Gardenia?
Almost every yard in the south has at least one gardenia. Planted by generations of gardeners for their exotically fragrant white blossoms, these tough evergreen shrubs are salt tolerant, MORE »Posted: 5/17/13Climate Change Adaptation Webinar Series
Climate and weather: two very different things. The first is based on long-term trends; the second is what's happening this week outside. People understand climate when it comes to MORE »Posted: 5/13/13 – from
Onslow County Center 
Which Fertilizer is Best?
There are lots of choices when it comes to fertilizing plants. Garden center shelves are lined with products that promise beautiful, healthy, lush plant growth. Some are added to MORE »Posted: 5/13/13
Why Is My Lawn Dying?
PEST ALERT UPDATE FROM NCSU TURFILES You know it's officially spring in North Carolina when there are giant patches of brown grass in bermudagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and zoysiagrass. These MORE »Posted: 5/13/13
What Is Wrong With My River Birch?
River birch is a tough and adaptable native tree that is also a popular landscape plant throughout the south. If you notice some of the leaves on your river MORE »Posted: 5/13/13Rain Barrels!
Wow! The response to the April rain barrel sale was fantastic! The rain barrels sold out in 5 days. Due to this demand, a second Onslow County office of MORE »Posted: 5/7/13 – from Onslow County Center 
How Can I Control Pests Organically?
Natural insect control products are derived from plants, microorganisms and other naturally occurring materials. These products can successfully control many insect pests in gardens and landscapes when applied properly. MORE »Posted: 4/26/13
What Can I Do About Kudzu Bugs?
The return of spring has tempted more than gardeners to venture outside and enjoy the warm weather. Kudzu bugs, a new insect first seen in our area in 2011, MORE »Posted: 4/18/13
What Are the Best Tomato Varieties?
Tomato planting season is upon us, leaving gardeners with a pretty big decision to make. The tomato variety you select now will have a huge impact on your future MORE »Posted: 4/12/13
Is There Anything Deer Will Not Eat?
High populations and disappearing woodland habitat are forcing deer to seek food in our backyards and gardens. One of the easiest ways to minimize deer damage in your yard MORE »Posted: 4/12/13Management of Ponds for Municipalities, Golf Courses, Farms and Residential Subdivisions
Do you own or manage a pond, storm water pond, or lake? Do you have problems with unwanted aquatic vegetation or water quality? Do you have the correct types, MORE »Posted: 4/3/13 – from Onslow County Center 
How to Improve Soil with Compost and Cover Crops
As you get ready to plant this spring, don’t forget to add organic matter to the soil. Organic matter, such as compost, improves all soil types, resulting in naturally MORE »Posted: 3/28/13
Is It Time to Plant?
It only takes one warm weekend for gardening fever to become an epidemic, making everyone anxious to plant. But is it too early? The answer to this question depends MORE »Posted: 3/22/13
Fruits and Berries You Can Grow
Thinking of planting fruit trees or berry bushes? Your chances of success have a lot to do with which fruits you choose to grow. Many garden centers in our MORE »Posted: 3/14/13Training Opportunity for Child Care Providers
Attention Pender County Child Care Providers Working With 4 and 5 Year Olds Teaching young children about healthy eating and being physically active is important. But, how do you fit MORE »Posted: 3/14/13What You Can Learn From a Pesticide Label
Have you ever hesitated to use a pesticide because you were not sure how to mix it, where or when it should be applied, or what threat it posed MORE »Posted: 3/8/13 Easy Vegetables and Herbs for Beginners
Many vegetables and herbs can be grown in our area, but some are easier than others. If you are a beginning gardener or are simply looking for a few MORE »Posted: 2/28/13Backyard Chicken Class
Thought about raising chickens and unsure what all you need? April 13, 2013 10:30 at the Burgaw Public Library I will be hosting everything you need to know before MORE »Posted: 2/21/13
What Is This Prickly Weed?
If you have ever walked barefoot through your lawn in spring and thought you were stepping on sandspurs chances are lawn burweed has infested your yard. Lawn burweed, also MORE »Posted: 2/21/13Planning for the Future of Your Farm
Do you have questions or concerns about the future and your farm? Do you want to know your options? On Thursday, March 7, Mount Olive College is hosting the workshop Planning MORE »Posted: 2/21/13 – from Onslow County Center USDA Beaver Assistance Management Program
Pender County Cooperative Extension will be hosting an informational session for the USDA Beaver Assistance Management Program March 5, 2013 at 7pm. Location will be at the Pender County MORE »Posted: 2/20/13
How Do I Prune Crape Myrtle?
Too often crape myrtles are cut back to bare trunks in the belief this abuse will yield more flowers. In reality this type of severe pruning results in a MORE »Posted: 2/14/13
