It is the start of blueberry season with fresh, tasty berries starting to be available in Eastern North Carolina. For more than 70 years, North Carolina blueberries have been a favorite in the American diet. Blueberries were first planted for commercial production in North Carolina in 1936. They were brought to North Carolina by an…… read more »
Category Archives: Gardening Tips
Blueberry Week At The Farm Credit Farmers Market
RECIPE: No Crust Blueberry Pie
NO CRUST BLUEBERRY PIE Recipe from Extension Agent Michelle Estrada Ingredients 2 cups plus 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, divided 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract…… read more »
June Gardening Tips
As we welcome in summer, our gardens are now in full swing. With the summer weather, we have to keep our gardens watered regularly and be on the outlook for insect and disease problems. Below are gardening tips to help your garden grow through the month of June. Lawn Mowing at the correct height and…… read more »
Lookout For Squash Bugs
Squash is a popular summer vegetable that we often try to grow in our gardens. However, one challenge when growing squash is having to deal with a common pests called squash bug. This insect can be a serious pest problem on not only squash but also zucchini, and pumpkin plants. The life cycle of the…… read more »
Composting Basics
Composting can be a great way to reduce home waste disposal problems by recycling them into organic matter that then can be used in gardens, landscape, and flower beds. When mixed with soil, compost increases the organic matter content, improves drainage, and adds nutrients to the soil. Compost can also be used as a mulch…… read more »
Common Rose Diseases
Roses are a popular plant known for their large, elegant flowers. Many gardeners try their hands at growing roses in their gardens and landscapes. Poor disease control is one of the most common causes of failure with roses. Black spot and powdery mildew are important diseases to be aware of when growing roses. Black spot…… read more »
It’s Strawberry Season In Wayne County!
Strawberries are in season now around Wayne County! Local growers have been busy harvesting and selling strawberries. North Carolina is a leading producer of strawberries with North Carolina ranking 3rd in the nation for strawberry production. North Carolina has around 1,600 acres of strawberries grown with a farm income value of $29.4 million (2012, USDA).…… read more »
May Gardening Tips
May is here and are gardens are coming alive. Below are some tips for what you can do in your garden and landscape during the month of May: Lawn Leave clippings on the lawn – they return nutrients and water to the soil and do not contribute to thatch. Thatch build up is the results…… read more »
Solving Moss Problems In The Lawn
Often time people find areas of moss growing in their lawn and ask what they can do to eliminate it. Moss is a small green plant with finely branched stems and tiny leaves. It produces spores that spread by the wind. Moss forms a thick, green mat on the soil surface. Moss does not kill…… read more »
Selecting Tomato Varieties For Your Garden
Many take great enjoyment in growing tomatoes in their home garden. There is something special about growing tomato plants and reaping the benefits of eating a fresh, home-grown tomato. Unfortunately, many home gardeners run into disease problems when growing tomatoes. Once a tomato plant shows symptoms of tomato problems like verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, nematodes,…… read more »
