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Chart is from climate.ncsu.edu using their data for the Tidewater Research Station in Plymouth, NC.

Large Patch in August

I have been away at training this week. Every time we have training, there has been a tropical storm …

What Happened to My Dogwoods?

What happened to my dogwoods (Cornus florida)? This was the question form the caller this week. I needed more …

This picture shows S. truncata on the right and S. russelliana on the left, both in flower. Photo by Gene Fox.

Christmas Cactus in July

I was working outside this past weekend, cleaning up the yard and had been helping my son with a …

Camellia sasanqua showing Camellia Leaf Gall (Exobasidium camellia). Remove the infected leaves and put them in the trash. PIcture taken by Gene Fox

What Is Wrong With My Camellia?

There have been lots of calls this week, ranging from recommendations for landscapers to what is wrong with my …

The picture was taken by Certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, Rena Edwards, the azaleas are in front of her home.

What Happened to My Azaleas?

I get these calls from time to time and there are several answers to the question, “What happened to …

What Happened to My Dogwood Tree?

Their graceful lying branches with creamy white flowers mark the beginning of Spring so beautifully. As I see them …

Grow Series Flyer 2024

What You Need to Know So You Can Grow

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center is offering a series of classes beginning Tuesday, February 6th titled, “What You …

Molasses

Molasses or Malarkey?

Sometimes I get the most interesting calls! Questions from plant, weed, and insect identification to various products to be …

Washington's historic Leach House, owned by The Gerard's and decorated by The Acreage - Gene Fox

Ever-Greenery

Topics for articles can get really scarce this time of year! I was talking with my wife at lunch …

Recent Publications related to Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf

Irrigation Scheduling to Achieve Proper Application of Wastewater

This publication provides guidelines and recommendations for proper irrigation scheduling of wastewater.

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Diagram of a baseball infield showing relative positions and distances between bases, pitcher's mound, home plate, foul lines, coach's boxes, and on-deck circles.

Baseball Field Layout and Construction

Knowing a few basics and having some appropriate tools is all that is necessary before …

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Four woody stems bisected laterally to reveal nests of solitary bees inside. Each nest contains individual chambers shaped from leaf pulp, pith, or leaf pieces.

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How to Prune Specific Plants

This final publication in the Pruning Trees & Shrubs series gives tips for pruning specific …

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Photo of lesser cornstalk borer female moth

Lesser Cornstalk Borer in Ornamental Plants

This factsheet describes the biology of the lesser cornstalk borer, Elasmopalpus lignosellus, and provides residential …

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Shining flower beetles on flowers

Shining Flower Beetles

This factsheet describes the biology of the shining flower beetles, of the family Phalacridae.

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A neat tomato field with healthy plants on raised beds covered with white plastic mulch. Rows are uniformly staked with wooden poles, in preparation for trellising as plants grow.

Plasticulture for Commercial Vegetables

This guide for farmers describes the advantages and disadvantages of using plasticulture to grow vegetables. …

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Knockout rose chlorosis caused by imazapyr spray drift.

Acetolactate Synthase (ALS) Inhibitors

This factsheet describes the symptoms of an ALS inhibitor herbicide injury.