Climate 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 December temperature differences between North MORE »Posted: 5/13/13

Rain 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 Cooperative Extension rainbarrel sale will MORE »Posted: 5/7/13

Management 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, sizes, and numbers of fish? MORE »Posted: 4/3/13

Planning 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 for the Future of Your MORE »Posted: 2/21/13

FUNGUS GNATS ARE AMONG US

Midwinter is a common time to notice fungus gnats. These little insects are so small they can be difficult to see but you may notice them flying up from your houseplants or resting on MORE »Posted: 1/4/13

Kudzu Bugs

The first report of kudzu bugs swarming on residential structures have arrived this week. This movement out of the soybeans fields and into residential areas was anticipated; kudzu bugs were expected to move in MORE »Posted: 10/23/12

Swine Transportation & Hunting Laws

Transportation: The links below contain important information for those who transport hogs. The law now requires that swine transported on North Carolina highways have “official identification approved by the State Veterinarian”. For most folks, MORE »Posted: 9/12/12

Divide those daylilies!

Has it been more than 4 years since you divided your daylilies?  Then, now is the time to divide your clumps of daylilies to get maximum blooms next year.  Horticulture experts recommend that clumps MORE »Posted: 9/11/12