Summer Annuals
The past couple of days I have had to make changes to my children’s clothing, because the temperatures seem …
NC Disaster Information Center
Cleaning Out Old Pesticides
Hopefully, the potential for winter weather to return has diminished, giving way to the buds and blooms of spring’s …
Small Farmers Are Special
It is hard to determine the exact definition of a small farm. Some try to define small farms by …
The Little Things Make a Difference
Have you ever randomly made eye contact with someone and they smiled at you? For most of us, regardless …
Small Farms Keep Agriculture Moving Forward
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies …
Thank You
When we teach etiquette, we try to express the importance of the thank-you note. Now, I know when I …
Gardening Showcase
If cold wintry weather does nothing else, it makes most of us yearn for spring, warmer weather, or a …
2018 Auxin Herbicide Training Locations
Recent EPA label changes have identified newly registered dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) and 2,4-D (Enlist Duo or Enlist …
Are You Ready for the Second Half?
Hopefully, some of you reading this may recall a previous article I wrote briefing you on recent Environmental Protection …
Cooperative Extension Helps Farmers Search for Alternative Enterprises
Change is continuous in farming. Prices, farm programs, trade policies, technology, markets, and consumer preferences all change continuously, which …
Cold Damage
I have finally been able to spend some daylight scouting my home landscape for cold damage. Robeson County is …
Sharing Passions
My father gave me a great gift – a love for reading. I clearly remember him getting a new …
Recycle Trees and Save Poinsettias
January does not have to be the end of your beautiful poinsettia or fresh-cut Christmas tree. To renew your …
Camp Combo
I know, I know! You are trying to get those last-minute Christmas presents wrapped and making sure everyone has …
CERCLA Update / Winter Weeds
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year – YES, really. Where has 2017 gone? There is one thing for …
What Is Your Holiday Challenge?
The holiday season is upon us, and as we know, those calories never take a holiday! There are so …
Setting Goals
Do you sometimes want the impossible, immediately? I know I do, but we all know that is not reality. …
Thanksgiving Cooking and Food Safety Tips
I love connecting with family during the holidays, sharing cooking traditions with my two lovely daughters, and I thrive …
Winter Worries Abated
I remember as a child how my grandmother would start getting anxious about Christmas as soon as Halloween came. …
A Blast From the Past
Christmas is hands down my favorite holiday. Each year I put up two trees (because I don’t have room …