Have you been finding some colorful caterpillars eating the leaves on your azaleas lately? If so, you could be looking at the azalea caterpillars. Often referred to as Labor Day worms, these caterpillars usually show up on azaleas around late August and early September. As with other caterpillars, eventually these “worms” turn into a moth. …… read more »
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Watch Out For Azalea Caterpillars
Time To Plant A Fall Vegetable Garden
Summer is still on the minds of many of us, however, now is the time for planning a fall vegetable garden. We are fortunate with our climate in Wayne County that we can not only have a spring and summer garden but also can continue gardening and harvesting vegetables well into the fall. Many cool-season…… read more »
August Is Time For Managing Pecan Weevil
As we enter into August, now is the time to start preparing for managing pecan weevils as they will soon be emerging from the ground and into your pecan trees. If you have already had pecans dropping prematurely out of your trees, it could very well be a sign that pecan weevils are now emerging…… read more »
Gardenside Chats With Extension Master Gardeners Begin This Week
Join Wayne County Extension Master Gardeners for Gardenside Chats at the Wayne Extension Demo Gardens (next to the Farm Credit Farmers Market, 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive). Each month, Extension Master Gardener volunteers will share information on a gardening topic. Stop by anytime between 10am to Noon to pick up information and learn more about each…… read more »
August Gardening Tips
The hot summer days of August may make it challenging to find comfortable weather to work in the garden. Take advantage of the more pleasant days for working outdoors and completing these gardening tips for this month. Lawn Late summer is the most effective time to control fire ants with baits. Treat lawns for grubs…… read more »
Peak Watermelon Season Is Here!
Nothing says summer like watermelons. Watermelons are often a must at our summer cookouts and are a wonderful treat during hot summer days. Watermelons are grown across the United States. The top four states are Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California producing 69% of all grown in United States. In terms of production, watermelon is one…… read more »
RECIPE: Watermelon Cucumber Balsamic Salad
Watermelon Cucumber Balsamic Salad Recipe from Extension Agent Michelle Estrada Ingredients 4 C watermelon cubed 2 C cucumber cubed 1/2 C red onion sliced 1/4 C basil chopped 2 T olive oil 1/2 C balsamic vinegar 2 oz. fat free feta cheese crumbled Preparation Mix together watermelon, cucumber, red onion and basil. Mix together olive…… read more »
Watch Out For Common Tomato Problems In The Garden
Gardeners have hopefully been enjoying those first fresh tomato out of the garden. Unfortunately, there are some common problems that occur on tomatoes as we have fluctuations in rainfall and temperatures during the summer season. One of these common problems is when tomatoes turn brown on the bottom just before it begins to ripen. When…… read more »
Four Complete Wayne County Master Gardener Training
On June 24th, four people completed the 2021 Wayne County Master Gardener Volunteer Training. The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training included over 40 hours of instruction that covered gardening topics such as lawn care, fruits and vegetables, soils, landscape plants, and pest management. Having completed the training class, the group will now be Extension Master…… read more »
Tomato Season At The Farm Credit Farmers Market
Many of us know there’s nothing better than a fresh tomato sandwich on a hot, summer day. Tomatoes are now in season in our area and are often a staple with many of our summer cookouts and meals. North Carolina ranks 9th nationally in tomato production, growing 96 million pounds of tomatoes in 2018. Although…… read more »
