Vegetable Production Update- October 12, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (NC State Extension Associate, Plant Pathology …
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Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
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During the fall of 2016 following Hurricane Matthew, numerous nurseries in eastern NC experienced flooding of both container and …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
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NC Green Industry Hurricane Matthew Recovery Resources
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I had several questions related to problems with maples last week. In the process I noticed damage from maple …
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May 18, 2016 While visiting eastern NC nurseries last week an insect called the azalea leafminer, Caloptilia azaleella, was mentioned. The …
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Please read the Director’s Corner —- 2014 Landscaping and Gardening Tips. Thank you and happy gardening! Director’s Corner —- 2014 Landscaping …
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Bagworm Control Over the last few weeks I have received several calls about little brown balls or bags hanging from …
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Over the last two weeks I have received numerous calls concerning “Dogwood Problems”. Dogwoods are great trees however from …
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