Pest Alert: Spotted LanternFly
Although not known to be present yet in North Carolina, a new invasive insect pest known as spotted lanternfly …
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Crevice Gardens Add Interest and Save Water
Crevice Garden Guilford County A crevice garden is a modified rock garden that mimics the gaps in natural rock formations …
2020 Spring Garden School "Carolina Grown"
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Rutherford County presents the 2020 Spring Garden School Symposium “Carolina Grown” on …
Wildlife Friendly Landscapes
We can enhance natural features in our yards to create wildlife-friendly habitats. Such habitats should include the four major …
Online Plant ID Class: Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants
Fun, 6-Week, online, asynchronous, non-credit courses for gardeners. Learn to describe and identify plants widely used throughout the world. NC …
Landscape Management Workshop 2020
Date: February 28, 2020 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River …
Food Production: Growing fruit trees
Growing fruit is an option for anyone in North Carolina, though the types of fruit you can grow may …
Online Plant ID Class - Annuals, Perennials, Vines and Groundcovers
Beginning March 23, 2020 Fun, 6-Week, Online, Asynchronous, Non-credit Courses for Gardeners. Learn to describe and identify plants widely used throughout …
Pest Alert: Brown marmorated stink bug
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB, Halyomorpha halys) is an invasive insect native to eastern Asia that entered the …
Lawns: Give that cool-season lawn what it needs
Growing a beautiful lawn in the South can be a frustrating task, especially with cool-season grasses (such as tall …
March 12, 2020 Cooking Class - What's for Dinner?
What’s for Dinner? When: March 12, 2020; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 8 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Cooking School 2020
Featuring Mediterranean food! 2020 dates are as follows: March 12 What’s for Dinner? April 14 Outdoor Cooking May 12 Herb Appeal June 18 Cooking for One July 16 Make-Ahead Meals August …
Extension Showcase: 4-H Mini Gardens
The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Rutherford County teamed up with our 4-H Youth Development to offer the Mini Garden …
Lawns: Winter annual weeds
Do you remember the weeds that were growing in the lawn last spring? Probably not, but henbit, chickweed, and …
Tips & Tasks: Garden Journaling
Whether you’ve been gardening for a year or decades, every season brings new lessons about your site and soil, …
Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly Lifecycle
Spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper native to Asia. It was first detected in the United States …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
Renovating Cool-Season Lawns
As cool fall breezes sweep across the state, now is a perfect time to breathe new life into an …
10 Easy Winter Garden ‘To-Dos’
Winter is usually known as a quiet time in the garden. But unless the ground is frozen, there are …
Bald Cypress Adds Year-round Interest
Mysterious in habit, the bald cypress tree, Taxodium distichum, is a native species that has a rich history in …