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Pesticide Resistance Becoming a Problem

In Extension, we often get calls from gardeners that are having trouble controlling pests.  They have controlled these pests in the past, but now the pesticide they have used… Continue Reading

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Garden Soil Sampling

As the summer winds down, so do most of our vegetable gardens.  Plants either slow down in … Continue Reading

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Advantages of Buying Locally

Wilkes is fortunate to have a wide diversity in the crops being grown in the county.  Besides the large poultry and cattle production we have, there are fruits and vegetables… Continue Reading

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Compost Plant Material

The summer gardens are about done and leaves are starting to drop from trees and bushes.   Di… Continue Reading

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Horticulture Information on the Internet

Those of you with a computer are probably aware of the amount of information available on the internet.  There is a ton of advice available on gardens, landscapes and lawns f… Continue Reading

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Got Pests? Could be the Brown Mamorated Stink Bug

A little while back I did an article on different insects that try to enter the… Continue Reading

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How Do You Keep Unwanted Pests Out of Your Home?

In the past few months, I have written about how insects like to get into the house when the wea… Continue Reading

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Will “Topping” Harm Your Trees?

Many people who top trees believe that you are removing weak limbs that may fall… Continue Reading

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Plants…Are They Really Toxic?

The holiday season is rapidly approaching and so is the traditional giving of plants like Christmas cactus and poinsettias.  There are misconceptions about plant toxicity to … Continue Reading

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Web/Mail Order Fruit Trees

Ordering items on the internet has become a common practice for a large number of people and ordering plants is no exception.  Sometimes, going to a nursery’s web site is t… Continue Reading

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What Does Soil pH Mean?

We are always recommending that homeowners and commercial growers take soil samples to determine what they need to add to the soil to grow plants.  One of the most important … Continue Reading

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Will Organic Gardening Work for Our Area?

Many people that have concerns about spraying synthetic pesticides on their vegetable gardens have turned to organic production techniques.  Organic production can be quite c… Continue Reading

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Got Salt? Winter Weather May be Toxic to Plants

Winter can have a detrimental impact on … Continue Reading

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How Does Spring Frost and Freeze Affect Fruit Tree Blooms?

It will not be long before plants begin to flower with the coming of spring.  Fruit trees blooming at this time are not unusual; however frost and freezes over the next coupl… Continue Reading

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Are You Ready to Start Planting Your Vegetable Garden?

As the weather starts to… Continue Reading

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Lawn Mowing Time is Here Again

It is time to start mowing the lawn again.  Cool season lawns like fescue and blue grass grow best during the spring and fall and tend to shut down a little in the heat of su… Continue Reading

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Some Outside Chores That Need to Be Taken Care of…

When I look around my yard, it seems the chores are multiplying as the weather warms up.  Some chores can wait, but there are others that need to be taken care of pretty quic… Continue Reading

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Rain, Rain and More Rain

We have had one of the wettest springs that I can remember.  Althou… Continue Reading

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Are You Seeing Problems With Your Fruit Trees?

The calls are starting to come in concer… Continue Reading

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What Can You Do If Pesky Insects Are Getting In Or On Your Home?

boxelder bugs It … Continue Reading

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