by Gary L. Pierce, Horticulture Extension Agent - Harnett County Question: What is causing my rose blooms to be brown? Answer: Isn’t that new variety of brown rose beautiful? They are also easier to dry and preserve. However, the &ldquo ...
By Karissa Minn SALISBURY — During a recent school lunch this spring, kindergartners at Isenberg Elementary School bit into sweet, fresh strawberries. They smiled in surprise when they found out that the fruit they were eating was picked just ...
by Gary L. Pierce, Horticulture Extension Agent - Harnett County Question: What can I do about bagworms eating my Leyland cypress trees? Answer: If your Leyland makes it through the wind and rain of tropical storm Andrea, then you will have ...
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable in home gardens across America; most gardeners agree nothing tastes better than a home-grown tomato! It’s important to understand common tomato terms, often seen on tomato plant tags and the basics of gr ...
by Darrell Blackwelder SALISBURY — Earwigs, the unwanted pest, have surfaced again this year. Weather extremes, especially wet weather, seem to make these insects more prevalent, invading all areas around the home. Earwigs are elongated, flat ...
by Darrell Blackwelder SALISBURY — Dodging daily rains make gardening outdoors a challenge. However, many people are still able plant and pull weeds. Below are a few gardening questions received earlier this week that may be of interest. Ques ...
During June, we really begin to see the fruits — and flowers — of our labors. And the labor of love continues. Here’s your gardening Top 10 for June, drawn from Darrell Blackwelder’s Rowan County Gardening Calendar ...
by Gary L. Pierce, Horticulture Extension Agent - Harnett County Question: Are the cicadas going to devastate my yard? Answer Judging by the media coverage of the periodic cicada, you would sure think so. While Texas used to be the place kno ...
This may be the last week for strawberries at the Salisbury Farmers Market as the weather warms and the season winds down. Salisbury Farmers Market Manager Harry Agner has this market update for local shoppers: • Local summer squash are now her ...
By Darrell Blackwelder SALISBURY — Temperatures are warmer, enticing plants to grow at a normal pace. Often accompanying our warmer weather are windy conditions. Make sure plants have sufficient supplies of water during windy conditions. Many ...
By Darrell Blackwelder SALISBURY — With all the new shrub cultivars developed each year, azaleas still remain one of the most popular plant materials in Rowan County landscapes. Nurseries, garden centers and other retail outlets consistently s ...
by Gary L. Pierce, Horticulture Extension Agent - Harnett County Question: Do you have any tips for spraying pesticides? Answer: Yes and no. I have a few words of advice, but I do not have any extra tips to put on the end of your sprayer. M ...
By Hugh Fisher SALISBURY — Ask those who went to the 54th annual Rowan Rose Show on Saturday how their gardens grow, and you’ll probably get a variety of answers. Gary Whitt, of Mount Holly, said a common answer to the question is, &ldq ...
by Darrell Blackwelder SALISBURY — The unusual weather this spring has many people asking questions about lawns and gardens, especially insects and other pests. Warm, wet weather often brings out insects from their winter hibernation. Cooperat ...
By Carolyn Alexander Extension Master Gardener Volunteer SALISBURY — Roses, roses, everywhere you look; a sea of color — red, yellow, orange, white, lavender, purple, blends and even a green one. Fragrance so strong you will think you a ...
