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Community Columns

What do I spray for that?

This time of year, with every passing warm day, a hot topic has been spraying herbicides on home lawns. I fielded this question three times ... Read more

by Beaufort County Cooperative Extension, Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:43 pm

Community Columns

What can I do about these moles in my yard?

A nice, warm winter day (also known as the eastern North Carolina mini-spring) you’re out for a walk across the yard only to nearly break ... Read more

by Beaufort County Cooperative Extension, Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:58 pm

Community Columns

Is there a perfect Christmas tree?

Thanksgiving is here and gone already and you know Christmas is around the corner! My family traditionally decorates for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving. It ... Read more

by Beaufort County Cooperative Extension, Thursday, December 5, 2019 7:23 pm

Community Columns

Yes, there really is blue mud

I took a call a few weeks ago that was intriguing and interesting to say the least. The client does quite a bit of gardening ... Read more

by Beaufort County Cooperative Extension, Thursday, November 28, 2019 12:53 pm

Community Columns

Green grass all year: how do they do that?

I’m a very seasonal kind of guy — I like different things from each season of the year. In the spring, I look forward to ... Read more

by Beaufort County Cooperative Extension, Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:05 pm

News

How to pick and preserve the perfect pumpkin

It seems like it is finally fall! These cool nights and moderate-temperature days feel so good. This is the time of year when we begin ... Read more

by Beaufort County Cooperative Extension, Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:29 pm

Columns

Is this a walnut or a pecan tree?

It may seem like a silly question, but it definitely has merit! We do not see walnut trees in our area all too often. When ... Read more

by Beaufort County Cooperative Extension, Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:45 pm

Community Columns

Are rain barrels still practical?

This is a great question, but first we need to ask: What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel is typically a food-grade, 55–65 gallon ... Read more

by Beaufort County Cooperative Extension, Sunday, June 9, 2019 1:10 pm

Community Columns

Blackberries and black bears?

I had an “Ask an Expert” question come in this week regarding black bears and blackberries. The question was about the diet of black bears, ... Read more

by Beaufort County Cooperative Extension, Sunday, June 2, 2019 11:13 am

Community Columns

If zucchini is squash, why isn’t it called squash?

Some questions are just too good to pass up! This was a question submitted by my very bright, inquisitive, 11-year-old son, Brody. I happened to ... Read more