Publications for Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf

Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf

Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?

9/16/2020 – The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. The reason …

USDA Supports Specialty Crops Producers With Direct Payments for Losses Due to COVID-19

As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will provide up …

— 4 months ago, Horticulture

Relief Funds for Farmers

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …

— 6 months ago, Horticulture

COVID-19 Daily Farmers Updates 3/21/2020

COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update Prepared by Mark Hoffmann (Small Fruits Extension Specialist) and Xiaonan Shi (MS Student, Department of Horticulture) 3/21/2020: As …

— 6 months ago, Horticulture

Save the Date: NC Crop Protection School

The 71st Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Johnston County Agricultural Center …

— 12 months ago, Cotton

Horticultural Research Institute Scholarhip Announcement

Scholarships Still Available for 2019-20

Deadline Sep 13, 2019 Over $20,000 in scholarships for students pursuing a career in horticulture. For more information, contact the HRI …

— 1 year ago, Horticulture

What to Do After the Disaster - Resources Green Industries

Many of you may have received this information. Thanks to Danny Lauderdale for the following post on his website. I …

— 2 years ago, Horticulture

spotted spurge seedling showing oval leaves, with maroon spots at center. Plant is branched at the base with horizontal growth.

It's That Time of Year Again -- Preemergence Weed Control

Summer annual weeds, like crabgrass and spurge, are best controlled NOW. For maximum effectiveness, mulches or preemergence herbicides need …

— 5 years ago, Horticulture

Fire Ant Quarantine Expanded to Graham, Halifax and Macon Counties

Effective January 1, 2016 Graham, Halifax and Macon Counties will be added to the quarantine area for the imported fire …

— 5 years ago, Horticulture

Henbit flower cluster. Purple tube shapped flowers clustered at the tip; hairy leaves.

Hard to Think About Winter Weeds Now, But It Is Time

Winter is still months away but the time to apply preemergence herbicides to control fall-germinating weeds is upon us. …

— 5 years ago, Horticulture

Bermudagrass Control in Landscapes

Bermudagrass, crabgrass and other annual grasses seem to defy the drought conditions that make our landscape plants wilt. Annual …

— 5 years ago, Horticulture

large crabgrass seedling. leaf blades and sheath are hairy

It’s Mighty Cold out There, But Weeds Don’t Mind

While the cold weather and snow have us thinking about sitting near a warm fire with a hot beverage, …

— 6 years ago, Horticulture

Growing Bloodroot?

We often receive questions on how to grow Bloodroot. Margaret and Alison, with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics …

— 6 years ago, Horticulture

Get Answers With Horticulture InfoSearches

Need answers to floriculture, vegetable, fruit, or weed questions? The Department of Horticultural Science invites you to try their powerful, but focused …

— 6 years ago, Horticulture