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	Tornado Safety
Tornados are very dangerous storms. Being prepared and knowing what to do in the event of a tornado can save your life. Make sure that you are prepared if severe weather threatens. MORE

Soil Testing Information

In North Carolina, most soils are acidic and low in nutrients. Good plant growth usually requires the addition of lime and fertilizer. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much to apply. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for both commercial growers and home owners. Soil samples are usually analyzed within about a week, but may take longer from late fall through early spring due to heavy loads from farmers at this time. Results of the tests are posted on an online system. MORE

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New Poinsettia Varieties for 2011
Posted November 28th, 2011 in Lawn & Garden

New for 2011 are 18 cultivars of poinsettias that were trialed in the National Poinsettia Trials at N.C. State University and University of Florida. During the last few years consumer preferences have been back towards the red poinsettia varieties. Red Cultivars: Bravo, Christmas Beauty, Christmas Day, Christmas Season Fire, Encore, Infinity Fire, Jubilee Red, Mars Red '09', Noel, Protege, and Vintage Red White Cultivars: Christmas Season White Pink Cultivars: Christmas Season Pink ... MORE

Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD)
Posted July 20th, 2011 in Lawn & Garden

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive pest of soft skinned fruit and was first detected in North Carolina during 2010. The insects will lay their eggs in sound, harvestable fruit and their larvae develop internally. They can feed on strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, nectarines, figs, plums, persimmons, grapes, cherries, and their wild relatives. SWD prefer ripe and ripening fruit. The damage is hard to detect, and the larvae can potentially be ... MORE

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