Squash Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Savithri Purayannur, Mike Adams, and Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit downy …
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Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Pender County, NC, July 28, 2021
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in a homeowner garden in Pender County, North Carolina. …
Backyard Wildlife 2021
Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Onslow County at the Farmers Market on Saturday, August 14, 2021, between 8–11 …
What Can I Plant for Privacy?
Evergreen plants can create a living hedge to help homeowners add privacy to their yards. At the same time …
Backyard Composting 101: Recycle Your Food Waste
Recycle Your Food Waste! Learn the basics of how to start and maintain your own backyard compost pile. WHEN: Thursday, August 19, …
Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
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Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden From May and June!
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Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
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An Overview of the Extension Gardener Programs
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Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Learn to Grow a Food Forest in Your Backyard!!
Join this FREE virtual panel presentation by experts in agroecology and permaculture on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 6 …
Coming Again to a Garden Near You: Basil Downy Mildew
From Caprese salad to pesto to fresh basil on a burger, sweet basil (Ocimum sp.) is one of summer’s …
Landscape Management Calendar
The NC State Landscape Management Calendar poster is now available from NC State. Written by Dr. Barbara Fair, Dr. …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm to Market!
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: In early June I got to spend time with our two Extension interns …
Register Now for Virtual Pollinator Field Day June 22
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National Pollinator Week 2021 and join us for our fourth …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Mike Adams, Dr. Savithri Purayannur, and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit …
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start at the end of June! The tours …
Five Blueberry Facts
5 Fun Facts Blueberries provide year-round beauty in the landscape as well as nutritious, delicious fruit. They are native to …
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