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Blossom end rot on maturing fruit.Brenda Kennedy | University of Kentucky

A Cautionary Tale on Vegetable Garden Fertilizing

According to the Eastern North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs, Summer is one of the three optimal vegetable growing seasons in coastal North Carolina. Warm season…

Ground pearl cysts and adult D. S. Reiland

The Type of Pearls No One Wants

Ground pearls (Margarodidae) are one of the most invasive lawn pests in Brunswick County, wreaking havoc on lawns across our coastal communities. Often misdiagnosed, these pesky small scale insects…

cardinal sitting on a bird feeder in the snow

Protect Your Plants From the Snow

A rarity took place in Brunswick County the week of January 20th when snowfall accumulated to up to 5 inches in some places! The snow on the beach had some people scratching their heads, asking “How…

picture of a Fall Armyworm

Armyworms in Brunswick County

It's that time of year again, Fall Armyworms are showing up across the southeast. Our coastal area gets hit hard every year with them, so it is time to start scouting! They love our warm season turf…

Purple turnips growing in a vegetable garden. Gardening Lightbox

Food Bank Tour and Lots of Turnips

Our Extension Master Food Volunteers recently toured the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. This food bank is located in Wilmington and services the five counties here in southeast…

NCSU Pesticide School Feb 7 & 8 at Brunswick County Extension Office; sign-up QR code.

NC State Pesticide School

If you have been considering taking the exam to become a pesticide applicator, please join Brunswick County Cooperative Extension for the NCSU Pesticide School on February 7 & 8. It is a two day…

NC Cooperative Extension Service- Brunswick County Center entrance sign

Consumer Horticulture Educational Classes

The Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Consumer Horticulture team offered three successful educational programs to finish off the year. An enthusiastic group of poultry owners gathered for a…

Self-propelled field sprayer applying spray across a golden cereal crop field

NC State Pesticide School

We are hosting an NC State Pesticide School at our office on February 7-8th. A link to register can be found below as well as other details.This 1.5-day school is in person. School hours are 8:30…