March is a transitional month in Eastern North Carolina, as the region moves from winter into spring. It’s a great time to prepare your garden for the growing season ahead. Here are some gardening tips for Eastern North Carolina in March: 1. Start Seeds Indoors 2. Prepare the Soil 3. Plant Cool-Season Crops 4. Prune…… read more »
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February Gardening Tips
Gardening in February in Eastern North Carolina is all about preparing for spring while taking advantage of the mild winter weather. Here are some general gardening tips for this time of year: General Garden Maintenance ✅ Clean Up Garden Beds – Remove dead plants, leaves, and debris to prevent pests and diseases.✅ Prepare Soil –…… read more »
Attract Birds to Your Garden this Winter
Feeding birds in your backyard is a great way to add some life and color to a cold, winter landscape. There are many different bird species who can visit a feeder. The type of landscape habitat you have in your backyard will determine how many and the types of birds who visit. A landscape that…… read more »
January Gardening Tips: Preparing Your Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs for the Season Ahead
As gardeners plan for the upcoming year, January is an ideal time to start thinking about fruit, vegetable, and herb cultivation. Here are some key tips to guide your gardening efforts this month. Selecting Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs: Fruit Planting: Grapevine Pruning: Starting Cool-Season Vegetables: Asparagus Planting: By following these tips in January, you’ll set…… read more »
Weekly Gardening Tips for January: Preparing for a Successful Spring
As winter settles in, many gardeners are already dreaming of the warmer days of spring when their gardens come to life once again. January offers a great opportunity to plan and prepare for the upcoming growing season. By taking a few simple steps now, you can ensure a healthy, vibrant garden when the weather warms…… read more »
January Gardening Tips
As the holiday season is now behind us, many gardeners begin to dream of warm spring days when we can spend more time in our gardens. Take advantage of January to plan and prepare for the gardening season. General Garden Tips: Lawn Trees, Shrubs and Flowers Early in the New Year, winter-flowering camellias (Camellia japonica)…… read more »
Wayne County Seeks Volunteers for Extension Master Gardener Program
Wayne County, NC – Do you have a passion for gardening and a desire to share your knowledge with others? The Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office is now accepting applications for the Extension Master Gardener℠ program, offering an exciting opportunity to become a volunteer with N.C. Cooperative Extension. The Extension Master Gardener program invites individuals…… read more »
December Gardening Tips
To keep your poinsettia looking good during the holidays remember to place it in a location with bright light but not direct sunlight. In December our minds are probably more on preparing for the holidays than working in the garden. If you need a break from the holiday rush, use these tips to guide you…… read more »
November Gardening Tips
Written By Jessica Strickland November is now upon us which means soon our minds may be more on preparing for the holiday season, but there are still things that can be done in the garden this time of year. Below are gardening tips to help prepare your garden for the winter season. General Gardening Tips Lawn…… read more »
October Gardening Tips
Now that fall weather is upon us, October is a great time to enjoy working in your gardens and landscapes. Use these tips to transition your garden from summer into fall: Chrysanthemums blooming are a common site in the fall. For all Garden Types: Now is a good time to get a soil test for…… read more »
