Cucumbers are now in season around Wayne County! Many of us look forward to cool, crisp, fresh cucumbers during the summer season. The peak season for cucumbers is June to October. Although cucumbers can be grown across the state, Eastern North Carolina has a rich history of cucumber production. Wayne County of course has a…… read more »
Category Archives: Gardening Tips
Cucumber Season At The Farm Credit Farmers Market
RECIPE: Tzaziki
TZATZIKI Recipe from Extension Agent Michelle Estrada Ingredients 2 large cucumber 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon fresh dill (minced) Preparation Cut the ends off the cucumber. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Grate remaining cucumber and toss with…… read more »
Peach Season At The Farm Credit Farmers Market
Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime! North Carolina’s peach industry is unique in that it sells 90% of its crop on the fresh market, direct to the consumer just days from being picked ripe off the tree Cultivation of peaches began in China as early as 200 B.C. By the…… read more »
RECIPE: Peach Salsa
PEACH SALSA Recipe from Extension Agent Michelle Estrada Ingredients 1 cup chopped peaches, canned or fresh (about 1.5 to 2 medium fresh) 1 large tomato, chopped 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1⁄2 cup chopped onion (1⁄2 medium onion) 1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro 1 Tablespoon lime juice 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper Preparation Combine…… read more »
July Gardening Tips
Lawn Recycle your clippings as you mow instead of bagging and discarding them. Returning these clippings to the law saves time, energy and money. Grass clippings contain 4% nitrogen, 1% phosphorous, 3% potassium and smaller amounts of other essential nutrients. Try to change direction when mowing your lawn. This will help strengthen the roots system and…… read more »
Wayne County Extension Master Gardeners Awards Two Scholarships
The Wayne County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association recently presented $500 college scholarships to two Wayne County students. Natalia Garcia, of Goldsboro, is a rising junior at North Carolina State University. Natalia is pursuing a degree in horticultural science with a minor in art and landscape design. She plans to design beautiful landscapes on a…… read more »
Sweet Corn Season At The Farm Credit Farmers Market
One of the highlights of summer is enjoying fresh corn on the cob. Sweet corn is a popular vegetable for many of our summer cookout meals. You will soon be able to find sweet corn available locally in Wayne County. Even though the specific time of when sweet corn originated cannot be pin-pointed, we know…… read more »
RECIPE: Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Corn and Black Bean Salsa Recipe from Extension Agent Michelle Estrada Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa 1 (15.5-ounce) can unsalted black beans, drained and rinsed 1 ½ cups of fresh corn cooked 1 – 2 fresh tomatoes 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon ground cumin Preparation…… read more »
Pollinator Day At The Farm Credit Farmers Market On June 19
There are many insects and birds we depend on as pollinators in our environment. Honey bees are one well-known pollinator insects. Honey bees often get a bad name by people associating stings with them along with the misconception that they are thought to be aggressive. People that are unfamiliar with honeybees usually group them with…… read more »
RECIPE: Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe from Extension Agent Michelle Estrada Ingredients 2 pounds of sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Peel…… read more »
