Calico Scales About to Hatch!
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
National Volunteer Week
April 18–24, 2021, is National Volunteer Week. I want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all volunteers …
Installing a New Package of Bees? Here's a New Tip to Improve Acceptance
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since winter losses have been hovering ~25% every year …
Waterlogged Soil & Pre-Emergence Herbicides
As the days get longer and temperatures begin to warm, people are asking when to apply pre-emergent herbicide to …
Spring Fever – Selecting Quality Plants for Your Landscape
When shopping and selecting plants for your landscape this spring, examine the root system, form, shape, and proportions of …
March 2021 Extension Events
This month’s N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County community bulletin board is full of fun, educational activities for the entire …