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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,…

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…

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,…

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…

Two tomatoes showing characteristic discoloration from Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, including mottled red and orange patches.

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus: What Gardeners Need to Know

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Identified in Pamlico County Recent tomato samples submitted to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Pamlico County Center have tested positive for Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus…

A potato field with neatly arranged rows of potato plants emerging from the soil.

Homegrown Potatoes: Tips for a Successful Harvest

Adapted from Clemson University Potato publication.Planting Potatoes Potatoes are an easy and fun crop to grow in the home garden and have a historically important place in Pamlico County history.…

A wide view of a Christmas tree farm in Western North Carolina, with rows of neatly spaced evergreen trees and a backdrop of rolling hills and blue skies.

Christmas Tree Care: Tips for a Fresh & Beautiful Tree

Christmas trees are a holiday tradition that reminds us of past experiences and symbolizes hope for a new year. North Carolina's Christmas Tree Industry In North Carolina, Christmas trees also…

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2025 UMO AgPrime Grant: Funding for North Carolina Farmers

Apply Now for Up to $10,000 in Agricultural Project Funding The University of Mount Olive Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center is pleased to announce a new round of funding of the UMO AgPrime Grant…

Ripe figs growing on a fig tree, highlighting their unique shape and color, indicating readiness for picking.

It’s Time to Get Fruity

Now that we have officially made it to Fall, those folks who are interested in growing tree fruit should start preparing planting sites and placing orders. Most tree fruits do not begin shipping from…

Image of a grape vine after it has been pruned

Pruning Muscadine Grapes for Beginners

Why Pruning Muscadine Grapes is Important Pruning grape vines is an essential chore if you wish to produce an abundant crop for many years. Vines left to grow unchecked will produce greater amounts…