When and How Do I Get a Soil Sample?
We live in a great state that provides free soil testing most of the year! In North Carolina, soil …
Street Address: 155-A Airport Rd
Washington, NC 27889
Washington, NC 27889
Mailing Address: 155-A Airport Rd
Washington, NC 27889
Washington, NC 27889
Job Description I work in all areas of home horticulture from vegetables and fruit to ornamentals, houseplants, and lawns. I also work with commercial landscapers in the area to provide their continuing education credits.
Gene also serves these 4 counties: Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, Washington CountiesWebsite beaufort.ces.ncsu.edu
Recent Posts by Gene Fox
Christmas Greenery
I am writing this before I head to the mountains this week to pick up our Christmas Wreaths for …
How Do I Take Care of My Christmas Tree?
Christmas is right around the corner! My family traditionally decorates for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving but we got …
How to Grow a Thanksgiving Garden: Fresh Produce for Your Holiday Table
Article written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Thanksgiving is a celebration of abundance, often centered around a …
Protect Your Garden: Organic Vole Control for Fall and Winter
(Written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer) As the fall season arrives, gardeners in Eastern North Carolina are …
Restoring Balance: The Ecological and Practical Benefits of Planting Native Species
(This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer) Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a …
Leave Your Fall Landscaping Behind: Supporting Wildlife Over the Winter
(This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer) As the days shorten and temperatures drop, many …
The Hidden Danger in Your Garden: Aminopyralids in Compost
As gardeners, we trust that compost is a safe, natural way to enrich our soil, improve plant health, and …