Don't know if anyone else has noticed, but the grubs have been out. Normally, they are not this close to the soil surface this time of year, but the rain has brought them up. Large grubs are hard to control, but the closer they are to the soil surface the easier they are to treat. Enjoy these video from Rick Brandenburg, Extension Specialist, NC State University.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Fall Seeding of Cool Season Grasses in 2012
Fall Seeding of Cool-Season Grasses in 2012 by Grady Miller, Professor & Extension Specialist
Fall is the best time for renovation and seeding of cool-season lawns. Cultivar lists for tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass have been developed based on Raleigh trials. These lists may be useful when purchasing your seed as grasses on this list have been proven performers in NC.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
The Cicada Killer Wasp/Velvet Ant
Just the other day, I visited a home that had nests with burrows in a landscaped area with wasps flying about. The wasps are cicada killer wasps. Wendi Hartup, Area Natural Resources Extension Agent, in Forsyth and Stokes Counties wrote a great article, Watch Out for the Cicada Killer!
An interesting note, the next day, a person dropped off a bug to be identified. It was a Velvet Ant. The Velvet Ant is actually a wasp. Most species of velvet ants are parasites of other bees including the Cicada Killer. Now what are the chances??? Maybe I should introduce these two individuals.
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| Cicada Killer Wasp Nest |
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Extension Master Gardener Program Graduates Fourteen
The Extension Master Gardener program is an educational program designed to enhance public education in consumer horticulture. It provides educational assistance to the citizens of McDowell County concerning lawns, fruits, vegetables, trees, and ornamentals.
Participants in the program must complete the training program, pass an examination, and volunteer a minimum of 40 hours per year (20 hours in subsequent years) through the McDowell County Center.
The Extension Master Gardener program allows the McDowell County Center to extend education to an ever increasing gardening audience. It also provides the local center with a highly visible way to meet the public demand for information and to develop a strong clientele support group.
Volunteer programs throughout the county include: community garden construction and demonstration garden, school beautification projects, school-age education, adopt-a-spot, and plant clinics. If you are interested in the Extension Master Gardener program, we are always accepting applications. Call the Extension office at 828-652-8104 to apply.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Learn How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms in Your Own Backyard
A workshop on growing shiitake mushrooms is scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 1:00pm at the McDowell Agricultural Center "Ag Barn", Ag Services Drive, Marion. Mushroom cultivation is something you can do in your own backyard. You will learn cultivation techniques and do some hands-on inoculating of logs. The workshop includes shiitake mushroom spawn for you to take home to get started. There is a registration fee of $15/$20 couples. Make checks payable to McDowell Cooperative Extension. Mail to McDowell Cooperative Extension, 60 East Court Street, Marion, NC 28752. Call Molly Sandfoss or Jane McDaniel at 828-652-8104 with questions. Must register by January 10. This workshop is limited to 15 people.
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