What to Do With Storm Damaged Trees
Luckily Guilford County was spared from the worst of Florence but there was still heavy rains and gusty winds …
Lawn & Garden
It's Tick Season!
Written by Kathy Williams, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer It’s the ‘dog days’ of summer, and that means tick season in …
Soil Testing Information for Homeowners
Soil Testing for Lawns and Gardens Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening. The first step to cultivating healthy …
Japanese Beetles and Their Control
While I was walking in the parking lot the other day I walked past a plant and I noticed …
Giant Hogweed Is Present in NC but Rare
Recent news stories about giant hogweed have raised awareness of this nasty invader. Yes, we have giant hogweed in …
New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Share the Harvest
“Share the Harvest” is a program that has been in place for seven years, helping provide fresh local produce …
Local Food Guide!
This Local Food Guide is designed to make consumers aware of the benefits of buying and eating local food …
Art in the Garden
What better way to celebrate Autumn and the coming Holiday Season than with an art festival in the Legacy …
Prevent Weeds in Spring Color Beds
It is almost time to transition color beds for summer. As you think about your options for this season …
Homegrown, a New Educational Video Series From NC State Extension
From exploring miles of fertile farmland and fresh produce at the farmers market to discovering flowers blooming in the …
You Will Know It's Spring When the Mother Earth News Fair Comes to Town!
We are starting to plan our annual booth for the Mother Earth News Fair which is coming to Asheville, …
Nutrition Class: Med Instead of Meds
Let your New Year begin with a nutrition and healthy lifestyle change by attending our Med Instead of Meds …
Lady Beetles Coming Inside
The multicolored Asian lady beetle has invaded many homes recently and these smelly pests have caused many headaches leaving …
More Opportunities to Learn About Growing Medicinal Herbs and Forest Farming
This weekend we had a wonderful two-and-a-half day workshop on Value-Added Forest Farming. It was held at the beautiful …
Heirloom Vegetables and Seeds
Heirloom Vegetables and Seeds By Lucy Banks, Master Gardener Volunteer, Guilford County, NC Whether ordering from a catalog or perusing the …
Prepping Roses for Winter
Prepping Roses for Winter By Laurie B, Guilford County (NC) Extension Master Gardener I always get melancholy when it comes time …
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Non-Honey Bee Stinging Insects in North Carolina
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Twospotted Spider Mites on Landscape Plants
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Crapemyrtle Aphid
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