Feature Posts for the 2015 Gardening Season

Backyard Gardening

Backyard Gardening

The Department of Horticultural Science has compiled a list of recent feature posts  in preparation for gardening season. We would like to thank the Caldwell, Cherokee, and Lee County Center’s for their contribution in generating many great resources. In addition to the articles mentioned, please visit the NC Cooperative Extension Gardening Portal featured programs.


Garden Chores – Featuring Linda Blue

Keeping up with the seasons in your garden can sometimes be tricky. When do you plant for Spring? When do you harvest your vegetables? How do you keep those critters out of your garden? Learn to improve your green thumb with the answers to those and much more.


 Soil Sampling for Successful Spring Gardens

Each winter brings the thoughts of warmer temperatures and planting a garden. Everyone wants to be successful with growing food that they can eat. To be prepared for a successful garden season starts with the proper soil nutrients.

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Staying on Task in the Garden

Even though it’s cold outside, the garden needs tending. Winter days that are not so cold are perfect for working in the yard. Below are some things that will keep your yard and garden healthy… LEARN MORE →


Selecting Vegetable Varieties

By now, you should have received your seed catalogs. If you haven’t, you can easily search online by visiting the seed company’s site. As you thumb through the colorful pictures and exciting descriptions, take note of the valuable information you’ll find… LEARN MORE →


Producing Tree Fruit for Home Use – Part I

One of the best gardening months of the entire year is January. This is an ideal month to plant fruit trees. This article tells you what to consider before planting fruit trees. Next week, the Garden Guide Article will tell you how to plant your trees, and how to take care of them to ensure many seasons of enjoyment. Growing tree fruit in the home garden or yard can be a rewarding pastime… LEARN MORE →


Producing Tree Fruit for Home Use – Part II

One of the best gardening months of the entire year is January. This is an ideal month to plant fruit trees. This article tells you what to consider before planting fruit trees. Next week, the Garden Guide Article will tell you how to plant your trees, and how to take care of them to ensure many seasons of enjoyment. Growing tree fruit in the home garden or yard can be a rewarding pastime… LEARN MORE →