Each year has its new must-have plants. But those plants can take decades to go from idea to the perfect new plant for your garden. Prominent plant breeder, Dr. Denny Werner, explains how he created the popular ‘Ruby Falls’ redbud tree and gives us a sneak peek at his latest creation. Dr. Werner also explains why some plants are trademarked or patented and how that supports future research.
Sarah Blacklin, of North Carolina’s Center for Environmental Farming Systems, has been recognized as one of 100 leaders in the United States who are changing rural communities and agriculture for the better. Continue reading
A perennial favorite on UNC-TV, Almanac Gardener’s gardening guru Mike Gray, and his fellow experts from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences explore gardening issues and solutions across the state. Continue reading
Kathryn Wall – JCRA Membership and Volunteer Coordinator
Kathryn has extensive experience with managing volunteers and membership creation. She has a BA in journalism and is an avid gardener and member of the NRUMC Community Garden. Welcome Kathryn!
Allison Ballantyne – Extension Assistant with the Pesticide Safety Education Program
Allison comes to us from Columbus, Ohio and previously served as a plant health specialist and inspector for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. She has a BS in plant biology from Ohio University and is also a certified yoga instructor. Welcome Allison! Continue reading
Please join me in congratulating Michelle Healey, recipient of a 2016 Award for Excellence from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Michelle received a letter of congratulations for this recognition from the Dean yesterday. She will be honored with 4 other College awardees at an Awards for Excellence Luncheon in April at the University Club. There was something in the letter that indicated that she is allowed 8 hours of leave with this award, however, I doubt that this will be granted as I cannot imagine a whole day without my asking her questions from my office to hers! Continue reading
