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Over-mulching Trees and Shrubs
CAROLINA GARDENER Carl Cantaluppi Extension Agent, Agriculture NC Cooperative Extension Granville County Center 919-603-1350 May 22, 2013 Problems With Over-Mulching Trees and Shrubs Mulching trees and shrubs is a recommended cultural practice with many benefits; yet, it MORE »Posted: Yesterday2013 4-H Summer Fun Update
Each year on April 1st, 4-H Summer Fun Camps sponsored by North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service—Granville County Center and Granville County United Way, are announced to the public. Space MORE »Posted: 5/20/13Granville County 4-H Club Information 2013
Granville County 4-H Club Information 2013 Posted: 5/16/13
Kudzu Bug Found in Southern Granville County
The Kudzu Bug has been found congregating on fig trees in southern Granville County in May 2013, according to Carl Cantaluppi, Area Horticulture Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension MORE »Posted: 5/16/13
It’s Time for a Canner Check
If you are going to be pressure-canning summer's bounty, it's time to dust off the canner and check it out before you need it. Faulty equipment can result in MORE »Posted: 5/15/13Rains Will Lead to Mosquito Activity
Dr. Michael Waldvogel, Extension Entomologist at North Carolina State University has come up with some tips to reduce mosquito breeding around your home. The warming temperatures and recent spate MORE »Posted: 5/8/13April, May, June 2013 4-H Newsletter
April, May, June 2013 4-H Newsletter Posted: 4/17/13Planting Irish Potatoes
Early planting of potatoes is important since they must grow and set tubers before intense summer heat arrives. Planting potatoes in March will improve yields. It is important to MORE »Posted: 4/10/13
The Gift of Love: Estate Planning 101 Workshop
No one likes to think or talk about dying, but, the fact is, we all will, sooner or later. Have you made things as easy on your loved ones MORE »Posted: 4/4/13Eating for Health & Weight Loss
Spring is just around the corner! Many folks are trying to lose some fat before summer. If you eat for good health and watch your portion sizes, chances are MORE »Posted: 3/19/13Granville County Tobacco Grower Attends NC State Tobacco Short Course
A young Granville Co. tobacco farmer, Jason Dixon of Oxford, was among 34 participants who took part in an NC State Tobacco Short Course held recently in Raleigh, NC. Dixon, MORE »Posted: 3/13/13Know Your Fruit Pollination Requirements
Most fruit crops require pollination to ensure that fruit sets. Pollination is the transfer of grains of pollen from the anthers (male floral part) to the stigma (female floral MORE »Posted: 2/20/13Goal Setting: Ending up where you want to go
Do you remember the following passage from Lewis Carroll ‘s “Alice in Wonderland”? Alice came to the fork in the road. “Which road do I take?”, she asked. “Where do MORE »Posted: 1/22/13Use Proper Lighting for Starting Seeds Indoors
CAROLINA GARDENER Carl Cantaluppi Extension Agent, Agriculture NC Cooperative Extension Granville County Center 919-603-1350 January 16, 2013 Use Proper Lighting for Starting Seeds Indoors If you are planning to start vegetable and flower seeds indoors this spring, there MORE »Posted: 1/16/13January/February/March 2013 4-H Newsletter
Check out the latest 4-H Newsletter to keep informed! Newsletter JanFebMarch2013(2)Posted: 1/9/13
Register for the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less On-line Program
You may not be thinking about losing weight right now, but, chances are, most folks will be thinking about it come January. You can get an early start on MORE »Posted: 12/19/12
Growing Persimmons
Growing persimmons is a topic that many people inquire about. Persimmons can be divided into two distinct groups: the native persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) and the Oriental persimmon (D. kaki). MORE »Posted: 12/11/12
