Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
We’re in hurricane season and have already had several named storms. According to experts, this perhaps will be an …
Soil, Water & Air
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Online Pesticide Credit Opportunities
There are now “Online Credit Options Available” for pesticide training. This is a great opportunity if you’re searching for …
COVID-19 Update
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Dare County Update: We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State …
Hurricane Preparedness
A good rule of thumb with any potential disaster is to hope for the best, but plan for the …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Contribute Expertise, Experience, Talent and Time to the Extension Gardener Handbook Project
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers shouldered the lion’s share of hours on The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook project over the …
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1. Soils and Plant Nutrients
This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and …
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Large-Scale Organic Materials Composting
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Calculating the Rate of Acidifiers to Lower the pH of North Carolina Soils
Plants differ in their tolerance to soil pH. This publication provides information on determining the …
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Planting Guide for Forage Crops in North Carolina
This planting guide provides the best available information about planting rates, depths, and stand evaluation …
9/3/20
Selecting Sites for Fraser Fir Production
This publication covers a full range of site factors that can help growers avoid Phytophthroa …
8/24/20 — Christmas Tree Notes
Saltwater Intrusion in Agricultural Fields in Northeastern North Carolina and Potential Remediation Options
This publication discusses the effects of saltwater intrusion on soil fertility, how to identify issues …
8/21/20 — SoilFacts
Your Water Supply: Well Construction and Protection
This guide describes common types of well construction in North Carolina and offers advice for …
8/14/20
Minimizing Risks of Soil Contaminants in Urban Gardens
This publication alerts prospective gardeners to some of the most common contaminants in urban soils, …
8/12/20 — SoilFacts