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Centipede Lawn Problems

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture AgentIn some yards centipede grass thrives on neglect, producing a dense, healthy, carpet of grass with little care. In others centipede lawns are plagued…

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NC Farm School 2023 Site and Application

Interested in starting a farm business? NC Farm School is up and running for the 2023 website landing page and application!!! Please See and share the link below for more information. NCFS Southeast…

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The Worm Is Out of the Bag!

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture AgentDo you have shrubs that have been covered with brown, spindle shaped sacks all year? If so, your shrubs have bagworms and you need to treat now to…

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Gardeners Going Wild!

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture AgentInterest in gardening with native plants is increasing in the southeast for many reasons, but chief among these is a desire to provide food and shelter…

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Spotted Wilt Virus Deadly to Tomato Plants

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture AgentThere are many plant diseases that make growing tomatoes a challenge in the southeast. One of the worst is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). First found…

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Ladybugs on the Prowl!

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture AgentI am willing to bet a life and death battle is taking place in your yard this very minute. The reason you may not realize it is because you will likely…

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The New Bug in Town

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture AgentThere is a new bug in town and chances are if you have wisteria growing in your yard you have already met it. Officially known as the bean plataspid,…

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Too Early to Plant?

Charlotte Glen, Horticulture AgentOur mild winter has rapidly turned into an early spring, leading many gardeners to wonder if it is safe to plant frost sensitive vegetables like tomatoes, peppers,…

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What Is Organic Gardening?

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture AgentInterest in organic gardening is higher than ever but so is confusion over exactly how to accomplish it. How do you provide the nutrients plants need to…

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Plant a Spring Salad Garden!

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture AgentLettuce and other salad greens are easy to grow and thrive in the cool temperatures of spring. They can be ready to harvest in as little as 30 days from…