News From Pender County Center

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Controlling Caterpillars in Vegetable Gardens

Published - September 6, 2021

Plant roots with numerous swollen nodules along fine rootlets
What Can I Do About Root Knot Nematodes?

Published - September 4, 2021

Asian tiger mosquito
Battling Mosquitoes

Published - August 27, 2021

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It's Time for Muscadines!

Published - August 17, 2021

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How to Water Vegetables and Herbs

Published - August 15, 2021

Cherry Dazzle Crape Myrtle
Landscape Gold Medal Winners

Published - August 9, 2021

When small, fall webworms only eat the leaf surface, causing the remaining part of the leaf to turn brown.
What Is Making Webs in My Trees?

Published - August 2, 2021

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Pollinators for Pender

Published - July 30, 2021

Asian tiger mosquito
Wet Weather Brings Mosquitos!

Published - July 25, 2021

Crape myrtle flower buds
Where's the Flowers?

Published - July 9, 2021

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Heavy Rains Cause Problems for Gardeners

Published - July 7, 2021

Cluster of large white mushrooms growing in a grassy field
What Can I Do About Mushrooms in My Yard?

Published - July 3, 2021

Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer Found in NC

Published - June 18, 2021

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What Is Killing My Lawn?

Published - May 23, 2021

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Act Now to Protect Squash Plants From Vine Borer

Published - May 19, 2021

Large patch disease
Why Is My Lawn Dying?

Published - May 13, 2021

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Make Your Yard Water Wise!

Published - May 10, 2021

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What Is Organic Gardening?

Published - April 25, 2021

Kudzu bugs
What Can I Do About Kudzu Bugs?

Published - April 18, 2021

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Tomato Growing Primer

Published - April 10, 2021

Lettuce plants
Is It Time to Plant?

Published - March 22, 2021

Grass covered with scattered reddish ant mounds and dry leaves
Ground Nesting Bees Not a Threat

Published - March 18, 2021

Blueberry fruit
Fruits and Berries You Can Grow

Published - March 14, 2021

Check the label to find out if a pesticide is particularly toxic to bees and other wildlife and to learn how, when, where, and to what you can apply it.
What You Can Learn From a Pesticide Label

Published - March 8, 2021

Lettuce plants
Easy Vegetables and Herbs for Beginners

Published - February 28, 2021

Open blossoms are more sensitive to cold temperatures than other plant parts.
Time to Prune?

Published - February 24, 2021

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Grow Your Own

Published - February 17, 2021

Ice damaged tree.
Dealing With Ice Damaged Trees

Published - February 12, 2021

Cabbage plants
What Can I Plant in My Garden for Spring?

Published - February 11, 2021

stink horn
What Is Growing in My Yard?

Published - February 1, 2021

Green pea pods hanging from vine with mottled leaves
Planting Garden and Snow Peas

Published - January 27, 2021

Asparagus shoots
Start an Asparagus Patch!

Published - January 27, 2021

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Winter Gardening Tips and Tasks

Published - January 11, 2021

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Planning for Year Round Harvest

Published - January 8, 2021

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How to Landscape to Attract Birds

Published - November 16, 2020

Aphids on collard leaf
How to Control Aphids in Vegetable Crops

Published - October 31, 2020

Mulch around tree
Can Too Much Mulch Kill Plants?

Published - October 26, 2020

'Empire' Zoysia Lawn
Fall Lawn Care Tips and Tasks

Published - October 18, 2020

Redbor kale with yellow violas
Plant Flowers and Veggies for Winter Color

Published - October 12, 2020

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Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC

Published - May 7, 2020

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