It All Starts With Some Soil
The events of our country in the last several months have pushed us toward an interesting trend toward self …
Street Address: 79 Carmel Lane
Columbus, NC 28722
Columbus, NC 28722
Mailing Address: PO Box 187
Columbus, NC 28722
Columbus, NC 28722
Job Description Lead the dynamic Polk County Extension office through Administration and Horticultural programming
Recent Posts by Scott Welborn
Taking Stock of Our Garden Successes and Failures
In late summer, as the thunder rolls and the rains fall–sometimes keeping us inside–we have the chance to recall …
COVID-19 and Licensed Landscape Contractor Continuing Education Requirements
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the NC Landscape Contractors’ Licensing Board voted to approve an Emergency Rule regarding Continuing …
Growing a Bigger & Better Tomato: The Trench Method
Each year thousands of us get in our cars and head down to the local garden center or big …
Beginning Gardening Tips for Polk County Gardeners
There has been a lot of talk recently about growing vegetables at home due to the pandemic. I personally think …
COVID-19 Resources for Horse Owners
Horse owners are understandably anxious about how COVID-19 will directly impact themselves and their horses. One of the biggest …
Polk County Research Garden Outcomes - Spring 2019
Many Polk County residents will be gearing up to start their spring gardens soon. We have some great news …
The Top 7 Problems When Growing Tomatoes
For the home gardener, tomato season is often something you look forward to all year. How wonderful is it …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Polk County Center
