April/May Gardening Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Gardening Newsletter, packed full of information and …
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Horticulture Therapy in Stressful Times
“Gardening is the greatest tonic and therapy a human being can have. Even if you have only a tiny piece …
Growing Ginger at Home
The ginger plant (Zingiber officinale) is grown for its spicy, flavorful taste. The active ingredient in ginger is called …
February/March Gardening Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Gardening Newsletter, packed full of upcoming events and …
Gardeners, It’s Time to Start Your Seeds
It’s that time of year when the seed catalogs start arriving in the mail. The glossy photos of veggies …
Beginner Beekeeping School
The Scotland County Beekeepers Association is offering a Beginner Beekeeping School! Learn how to care for the wee bees …
Fire Ants
There’s nothing worse than sinking your fingers into your garden soil to plant a seedling, or pull up a …
Rain Gardens
Rain gardens can have a significant impact on water quality in our communities. Studies have shown that as much …
Houseplants Class
Do you want to gain more knowledge about common houseplants? N.C. Cooperative Extension of Scotland County can help! Learn …
Hummingbird Moths: A Gardeners Dilemma
During the summer late in the day or early evening you can often find what looks like a fuzzy …
Asters: Beautiful Fall Color
Looking for a fall blooming plant? Look no further than Asters. There are several species that will grow well, …
Control Bagworms Late May & Early June
Did you notice cone shaped bags hanging from your conifer shrubs or trees last fall? Now is the time …
Gardening in Sandy and Acidic Soils
“Love the place you live” is a great adage when you have the perfect gardening conditions. But, when you …
What to Do With Holiday Plants, Now That the Holidays Are Over!
Either you bought or received a gift plant for the holidays, now what do you do with them? You …
Why Are Tomato Seeds Sprouting Inside of My Tomato?
Have you ever sliced into a beautiful red tomato to find the seeds sprouting? When the seeds sprout, they …
Gardening in Sandy Soils
“Love the place you live” is a great adage when you have the perfect gardening conditions. But, when you …
Persimmons - a Fruit Tree to Consider
Persimmons Diospyros virginiana are native to North Carolina. This medium size (30-60 feet tall) deciduous tree can be found …
Gardening Myths- Fact, Fiction or Somewhere in-Between?
Just the other day, a friend gave me a plant that I really wanted. A gardening myth is if …
Rose Rosette - Maybe a 'Knockout' for the Rose Lover
In the 1940’s Rose Rosette Disease (RRD for short) was first seen in Wyoming on multiflora rose. Multiflora rose …
It's Strawberry Pickin' Time
One of the rites of spring is picking and eating lush, ripe, delicious strawberries! Strawberries are a perennial, meaning they …
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