Lovely Lettuces
Lettuces are an excellent crop for beginners who want to learn more about growing vegetables. They are a minimal …
Lauren Hill
Former Extension Agent, Agriculture - HorticultureLauren is no longer active in Extension
Recent Posts by Lauren Hill
Online Pesticide Credit Opportunities
At the moment we have many online opportunities for pesticide credits. Please visit both links to look up opportunities …
Planting Spring Blooming Bulbs
Don’t worry there is still time to plant spring-blooming bulbs! Here is a great introduction video on supplies needed and …
Time to start planning to Re-seed your Tall Fescue Lawn!
Fall is the ideal time to plan to re-seed your existing tall fescue lawn. The soil temperatures are still …
Successful Gardener
Check out Lauren’s latest episode with Dr. Jeff Gillman from UNCC Botanical Gardens! Successful Gardener – Jeff Gillman UNCC …
Rainy Weather and Warm Temperatures! Help!
Spring showers brought May flowers but as we approach the month of June and July disease can begin to …
How to Keep Your Garden Growing All Summer!
As the temperature rises the desire to spend time out in the garden completing maintenance tasks lessens. Here are some …
Pruning 101
Are you heading out into the garden this spring with a pair of pruners in hand? A hand saw, …