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The Spring Clean for Summer Turf

With residential turf beginning to make the transition from winter dormancy to spring green up, many of our lawn …

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Holiday Cacti Care

Taken from article by Jessica Strickland Wayne County Agriculture Extension Agent at Holiday Cacti Provides Color During the Holiday …

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What Is That Plant?

A common question we receive through the Extension office is what plant material can be grown in Pamlico County. …

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Pecan Season in NC

Early November in North Carolina means it is time to watch out for falling pecans. It has been a …

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Go Beyond Fall Flavors by Cooking With Pumpkins

Written By: Simon Gonzalez, Extension Writer and Content Marketing Specialist available at https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/11/go-beyond-fall-flavors-by-cooking-with-pumpkins/. There are a few sure-fire signs of …

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Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

Taken from an article written by Peg Godwin. Recent tomato samples submitted to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Pamlico County Center have …

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Ants Springing Up

Now that spring has arrived, this may be your first opportunity of the year to take action against fire …

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