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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 …

Fire ant mound with bait places around the mound. Photo by Gene Fox

Fire Ants?

I was working in the yard this past weekend, finally getting to a few of those clean-up projects I …

Leaves of three and leaves of five, side by side in an overgrown flower bed. Picture by Gene Fox

Is This Poison Ivy?

When spring weather comes around like we had over the past week, I want to be outside. I have …

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 …

Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) Taken by Gene Fox

What Is This Stuff?

I receive several calls a season about green moss or fungus growing on trees. What is this stuff? Moss …

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 …

Column Stinkhorn (Clathrus columnatus)

Stinkhorn Mushrooms

The caller explained that they had these alien-looking, pink things that resembled the pi sign. I said, “The what …

The attached chart, from The NC State Climate Office, shows the accumulation of Growing Degree Days (a measure of heat units) from January 1, 2024 through February 27, 2024, given a base temperature of 50°F.

Is It Spring Yet?

I had an interesting call earlier this week, one that made me stop and think. At NC State Cooperative …

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 …

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