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Close-up image of a ripe fig growing on a fig tree branch surrounded by green leaves.

Time to Plant That Fruit!

Planting Fruit Trees in Pamlico County It may be cold this week, but now is an excellent time to start planting of fruit trees. Most tree fruits do not begin shipping from nurseries until January,…

Soil sample box filled with soil sitting on a grass lawn beside a garden trowel.

Winter Lawn and Garden Chores

Winter is here but spring is just around the corner. Use this time to perform a few garden chores and start planning for spring planting. Soil Testing for Spring Success One of the easiest chores to…

Close-up of a red and pink splotched poinsettia cultivar Premier Jingle Bells, showing its unique color variation in the bracts.

The Flowering Poinsettia & Its Care

Original Author - Dr. Brian Whipker N.C. State ExtensionHistory of the Poinsettia The poinsettia has a long history of cultivation starting with the Aztecs in Mexico. The poinsettia is called…

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…

Pink tulips blooming in landscaped flower beds at NC State University with other colorful spring flowers.

Planting Spring Bulbs in November

Taken from article written by Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Extension agent. Many of us incorporate spring-flowering bulbs into our landscapes to enjoy seeing the first colors of spring. However,…

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…

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,…

Flooded forest floor with standing water around tree trunks

Why Are My Trees or Shrubs Dying?

“Why are my plants dying” is a very common question that I receive through the Extension office. Over the past two years, our climatic conditions have been rather extreme and this question has…