By Darrell Blackwelder For the Salisbury Post Jeff Wilson had a hunch he could make good use with one of the idle greenhouses at Patterson Farms Inc. this fall. After a lot of research and with cooperation from a seed distributor, Wilson arrived ...Read More

The weather last week and earlier this week has slowed many outdoor projects. Many people have questions as to what should be done to maintain their landscape. Below are a few questions received over the past few days that may relate to your situat ...Read More

By Darrell Blackwelder For the Salisbury Post Work outside came to a screeching halt this week with three days of continuous rain. Many have nothing to do but peer outside and think about improving the existing landscape. Now is a good time to resea ...Read More

Although spring is nowhere in sight, it is time to consider planting bulbs for early spring color. Bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and crocus need to be planted soon. Fall planting aids in good root development and satisfies the cool temp ...Read More

The leaves of autumn not only provide beautiful color, but can also be a source of plant nutrients through composting. Composting leaves and other plant material also aids in conserving moisture, improves the physical properties of the soil and red ...Read More

Piedmont Players is presenting "Kudzu" next week, and I thought you might like some interesting information on the South's most notorious, invasive plant. There are more than 115 noxious weeds in North Carolina, but none as all encompassing as the ...Read More

By Melissa Rayworth For The Associated Press When decorating our homes, we tend to consider things like beauty and comfort, the durability of pieces we might buy or the image they project. But how many of us stop to consider energy bills?Energy-sma ...Read More

Fall leaf color seems to be the most brilliant it has been in years and many people are enjoying not only the color of the trees, but various blooms and other sources of color which dot the landscapes and fields in Rowan County. Many have asked abo ...Read More

It's time for my annual gourd hunt. Each year I troll the grocery stores and open markets, looking for the most unusual decorative gourds to put in a bowl on my countertop. It's fun scouting for the different colors and textures, as well as the min ...Read More

The weather is cooler and leaves are changing color — a sure signal for fall. It's also the time when locals contemplate gathering persimmons for their holiday baking. Persimmon pudding is a holiday staple for many Rowan residents. ...Read More

By Deb Walker Master Gardener Volunteer Now that I've replaced my petunias with pansies, I'm looking for a larger plant to place in the middle of the planters. Last year my neighbor had the most beautiful cabbage-like plant on his porch, and so I ...Read More

I spy ... something red! My grandchildren love this game, and with the cooler weather, it's a perfect time to "spy" for the red that inevitably shows up this time of year, especially in the woods. The red in the oak leaves ...Read More

It was cool earlier this week; a sure sign fall is on the way. With the change in temperature, homeowners want to be outdoors for fall cleanup and other chores. Many have called with various questions about lawns and gardens. Here are a few that ma ...Read More

By Jean Gillooly and Sue Davis Master Gardener Volunteers Spring blooming bulbs come in all colors and sizes. A large selection of small bulbs is available. They bloom from February through May. These small bulbs complement the jonqu ...Read More

The Cooperative Extension Office had 10 large, white grubs in the hallway after the rains this weekend. Wet soils forced them out of the ground to a drier location — unfortunately, under the doors and into our hallways. These large grubs that were ...Read More