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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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