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 …
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
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 …
Simple but Necessary: Hardening Off Vegetable Seedlings
Photo by Marc Hall What is hardening off of plants? When you recommend “hardening off” vegetables to many people, the response …
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