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Time to Seed!

Fall is the best time for renovation and seeding of cool-season lawns. Temperatures are currently normal for early September, …

Raleigh Turf Field Day 2022

Great Event!

NC State had a great turnout for the (August 10th) 2022 Turfgrass Field Day with nearly 750 attendees. The …

Cover photo for Figs - the Forgotten Fruit!

Figs - the Forgotten Fruit!

If you have never tasted fresh figs then you are missing out on one of the south’s greatest summer …

Cover photo for Climate in the NC Coastal Plain

Climate in the NC Coastal Plain

Rebecca Ward, Assistant State Climatologist, Corey Davis, Assistant State Climatologist, and Sheila Saia, Associate Director of the State Climate …

Blueberries - the Perfect Pick!

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture Agent Finding locally grown, farm fresh blueberries is an easy task in our area, considering …

The Worm Is Out of the Bag!

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Gardeners Going Wild!

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture Agent Interest in gardening with native plants is increasing in the southeast for many reasons, …

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