Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture- Online Course Begins 8/17/2020
Learn more and register today at go.ncsu.edu/therapeutic-hort-online This Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture course is the first in a series of …
Lawn & Garden
It’s Time for Summer Pruning
Summertime has arrived, and hopefully you are finished planting in your garden. So what’s left to do now? As …
Was Your Garden Soil Contaminated by Persistent Herbicides in Compost?
If you experienced residual herbicide presence in your compost, please fill out the US Composting Council’s Persistent Herbicide Incidence …
An Accurate 2020 Census Is Important for Farmers and Our Communities
Every 10 years, the census becomes an important topic in Rutherford County but the COVID-19 pandemic reminds us more …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
Rutherford County Office Re-Open to the Public on a Limited Basis Beginning June 8th
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County office will reopen to the public on Monday, June 8, 2020. Clients …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Soil Amendments for the Home Garden: Cover Crops
We all know that healthy garden plants start with healthy soil. There are plenty of ways to build your …
Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
Nourish Resilience
The outbreak of COVID-19 is undoubtedly stressful for everyone in our community – from residents to businesses alike. Fear …
COVID-19 Resources for Rutherford County Agricultural Producers
With developments that we have seen as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important to stay up …
Sourcing Your Food in a Time of Uncertainty
We have all noticed the signs of the changing seasons, pulling us forward into spring with new blossoms and …
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 …
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Growing Your Garden: Things to Know Before You Grow
For more home gardening information check out resources at the NC State Extension Gardening website. Have a community garden that …
Vegetable Gardening 101
Summary: Pick a sunny site, incorporate compost, select vegetable varieties that will thrive in the season, plant according to …
Horticulture Program Newsletter Signup Form
Curious about upcoming workshops online and other gardening news, resources and projects you can be doing from the safety …
I am So Glad I Love to Garden!
I woke up this morning with such gratitude. I am a gardener. I am happy at home puttering in …
Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula (White)) is a new invasive insect that was first identified in Berks County in …
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