Garden

Get the Buzz on Bees at the Garden

Get the Buzz on Bees at the Garden
  • 05/21/2013

Beekeeping Hobbyist Will Give Insights on Bees and Hives BELMONT, N.C. – Most of the food we eat, including tasty favorites such as apples, strawberries, blueberries and chocolate is pollinated by insects such as bees, making them an irreplace ...

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Fire blight harming trees

Fire blight harming trees
  • 05/17/2013

by Darrell Blackwelder Many have called distressed about blight on their Bradford pears, fruiting pears and apple trees. The unusually cool, damp weather experienced a month ago has caused both ornamental and fruit trees to look as though their limb ...

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Getting rid of poison oak and other lawn and garden questions

Getting rid of poison oak and other lawn and garden questions
  • 05/17/2013

By Darrell Blackwelder The weather has returned to normal temperatures and many are looking forward returning to work outdoors. Some have called with questions about their lawns and gardens. Below are a few gardening questions I received earlier thi ...

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Chaste tree has many virtues on display

Chaste tree has many virtues on display
  • 05/10/2013

By Sue Davis Extension Master Gardener Volunteer SALISBURY — One of the most difficult yet interesting things about moving from one geographic area to another is learning about landscape shrubs, trees and flowers which are hardy and easy to ca ...

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Get rid of standing water to cut down on mosquitoes

Get rid of standing water to cut down on mosquitoes
  • 05/10/2013

SALISBURY — Warmer temperatures and heavy rains will lead to increased mosquito activity over the next week according to Dr. Mike Waldvogal, Extension entomologist with N.C. State University. Before people start planning their insecticidal spra ...

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates summer

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates summer
  • 05/09/2013

BELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates summer with a new display; Simply Summer will use large areas of groundcover and over 100 containers filled with colorful plants to provide splashes of color, May 25 through Sept. 8. Sim ...

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Ask the Hort Agent: Honey Bees

Ask the Hort Agent: Honey Bees
  • 05/09/2013

by Gary L. Pierce, Horticulture Extension Agent - Harnett County Question: Can I use pesticides without killing our honey bees? Answer: If you live in the United States, the answer is yes. By following the instructions on the label of most p ...

Harnett County Introduction to Pecan Growing

Harnett County Introduction to Pecan Growing
  • 05/08/2013

Harnett County will be having an introduction to Pecan Growing class on June 4th from 6pm til 8pm. It will be held at the Agriculture Center in Lillington (126 Alexander Drive). Please call 910-893-7530 to register. The class is open to commerci ...

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Solitary bees won’t sting and help with pollination

Solitary bees won’t sting and help with pollination
  • 05/03/2013

by Darrell Blackwelder SALISBURY — The weather has been less than perfect for work outdoors, but with the cooler-than-normal temperatures and excessive moisture, many continue to call with questions about their landscapes. Below are a few gard ...

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Garden detective: Clues to determine and deter unwanted animals in your yard and garden

Garden detective: Clues to determine and deter unwanted animals in your yard and garden
  • 05/01/2013

Holmes and Watson, Riggs and Murtaugh, Starsky and Hutch - when it comes to sleuthing out just what critter is munching on your spring garden, you may feel like your partnership with Mother Nature is as contentious as any that ever graced the big, or ...

The N.C. Arboretum Announces May Flower Shows & Events

The N.C. Arboretum Announces May Flower Shows & Events
  • 04/29/2013

ASHEVILLE – The North Carolina Arboretum invites visitors to discover blooms in abundance at this spring’s plant shows. The events celebrate the beauty of the season and offer inspiration for garden enthusiasts. Educational programming, i ...

Ask The Hort Agent: Roundup

Ask The Hort Agent: Roundup
  • 04/29/2013

by Gary L. Pierce, Horticulture Extension Agent, Harnett County Question: Why does my Roundup work sometimes, but not all the time? Answer: Roundup is the trade name of several products that contain glyphosate. Most people refer to glyphosat ...

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Maybe it’s not a dogwood — it could be viburnum

Maybe it’s not a dogwood — it could be viburnum
  • 04/26/2013

SALISBURY — The cooler than normal spring weather in some situations has prolonged and intensified colors of flowering trees throughout the county. Warm, sunny days and cool nights also promote cool-season turf growth and development necessary ...

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Moms Get Free Admission to DSG on Mother’s Day

Moms Get Free Admission to DSG on Mother’s Day
  • 04/23/2013

BELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden rolls out the red carpet for mothers during its biggest event of the year May 11– 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. During this Mother’s Day event, all moms receive free admission, and the firs ...

Ask The Hort Agent: Fire Ants

Ask The Hort Agent: Fire Ants
  • 04/22/2013

by Gary L. Pierce, Horticulture Extension Agent - Harnett County Question: What can I do to control fire ants and not hurt my pets? Answer: If you do not manage fire ants around your pets, then you are certainly putting your pets’ hea ...