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Table with soil testing boxes, a soil probe, and a form, showing the supplies needed for soil testing provided by the NCDA&CS Agronomic Division.

Essential Winter Chores for Your Garden and Landscape

Winter is an excellent time to prep those garden spaces for spring planting and to perform routine maintenance in the landscape. Soil Testing for Garden and Turf One of the easiest chores to perform…

Close-up photo of an adult aphid surrounded by baby aphids on a plant stem.

Managing Aphids in the Home Garden

Article pulled from Extension note created by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Pamlico County Lori Gaskins.Aphids are tiny insects that often go unnoticed in the home garden. They are very…

River water rising over its banks, completely submerging nearby trees and grassy areas along the river edge.

Handling Flooding and Storm Damage in the Landscape

(Taken from online article written by Dr. Lucy Bradley, NC State Extension Horticulture Specialist)

Fire ant mound in grass beside a walking path, with loose dusty soil piled up.

Fire Ants (Solenopsis Invicta)

Insect Note by Teresa Casey, Extension Master Gardener℠, Pamlico County Center Description Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) inhabit all or parts of many southeastern states in the US. Fire…

Close-up side profile of an adult pecan weevil on a green pecan, showing its long snout and reddish-brown body.

Time to Manage Pecan Weevils

(Taken from an article written by Jessica Strickland, Extension Agent Wayne County, NC)Time to Manage Pecan Weevils August through September is the time of year to manage pecan weevils as they begin…

Young collard transplants growing in the Pamlico County extension garden.

Fall Collards – It’s Time to Plant!

If you haven’t made plans to plant your fall collards, now is the time to start that process. Collards are a southern staple that can be found on many holiday tables. Packed with vitamin A and K,…

Two mosquitoes feeding on human skin, showing close-up detail of their long proboscises during blood feeding.

Moisture Brings Mosquitoes

With an increase in summertime precipitation, residents should not be surprised to see an increase in biting insects. Biting flies and mosquitoes are the most common of these in Pamlico County, with…

Graph of corn daily water use vs days after planting; peak at tasseling (~60–70 days)

Soil Moisture and Crops Needs

Rising temperatures this week have increased crop demand for water, especially with corn in various reproductive stages and some soybeans just beginning to flower. Luckily, the past couple of weeks…

Victoria Vargas proudly standing with her dairy calf and first place ribbon

4-H Fun at the Dairy Show

Pamlico County Youth Learn Dairy Skills Through 4-H This year, Ms. Kristi Welke, our tri-county livestock agent, worked very hard to bring this opportunity to Pamlico County. Our 4-H Dairy Project…

Tobacco hornworm feeding on a ripening tomato, with image credit to Joe Boggs, OSU Extension.

Protect Your Tomatoes From Hornworms This Season

If the leaves of your tomato plant seem to suddenly be disappearing, take a closer look. There is a good chance there are one or more hornworms feeding on your plant. Left unchecked, hornworms can…