Forsyth County: Do You Need Information About Gardening?
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center offers gardening education for homeowners through the Consumer Horticulture Program. In 2019, we …
Pest Management
Forks on Friday - Fall 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Forsyth County and the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Forsyth County are excited to bring back …
Fall 2019 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on October 22–23, 2019, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth …
Boxwood Blight Information
Boxwoods are a common evergreen shrub planted in home landscapes. Boxwoods tend to be slow-growing plants. Boxwood leaves have …
Carolina Lawn Care Class on August 26
Join Extension Agents Leslie Peck (Forsyth County) and Amy Ballard (Davidson County) for a class all about your Carolina …
Summer Adult Education Series 2019
The Adult Education series continues at Tanglewood Park this summer with more opportunities to learn about gardening. N.C. Cooperative …
Apply for the 2019 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course in Forsyth County
Appy today to become an Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer in Forsyth County! Extension Master Gardener volunteers (EMGVs) help N.C. Cooperative …
Open Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden
On Saturday, June 15, 2019, head to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center to learn from the experts! …
Join N.C.Cooperative Extension for Forks on Fridays This Spring!
This spring, Forks on Friday is back! Bring your lunch and learn about gardening during these lectures. The lectures …
Glyphosate Safety Update - No Risk to Public Health
On April 30, 2019, the EPA announced the availability of the proposed registration review decision for glyphosate. From the …
Thinking About Growing Bamboo? Proceed With Caution!
Bamboo is planted for its ornamental qualities, grown for wood or wood fibers, or grown for edible bamboo shoots. …
Support Extension at Forsyth County's 2019 Spring Plant Sale!
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Forsyth County will hold their annual Plant Sale at the Arboretum at Tanglewood …
English Ivy -- Its Time to Think About Control Options
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a shade-tolerant, woody perennial vine. When established it creates a dense ground cover with …
Join Extension at Rural Hall Library to Learn About Composting
Composting is a valuable addition to any garden. It’s easy to start composting at home. Join Extension to learn …
Join Us for the Spring Gardening Symposium!
Come gain new information, resources, and connections for a successful gardening season. Spring Gardening Symposium Saturday, March 23, 2019 1–6 p.m. Please come …
Attend a Pruning Workshop With N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center
Pruning is essential for maintaining the health and beauty of plants in your yard. Extension Agent Leslie Peck will …
Training in Forages for Extension Agents and Research Station Personnel (Morning Session), Feb. 13, 2019
Forage Recovery Plan 2019 A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of …
POSTPONED - Pesticide Class: Weed Identification and Management
This class has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. The new information is below: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, …
Are You Hand Weeding Frequently Enough?
Want to reduce your labor costs for hand weeding container nurseries? The simple (but hard answer) is to hand …
Pasture Management Session at NC Annual Ext. Conference
N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference 2018 Concurrent Session: Pasture Management: Weeds, Fertilization, and Grazing Management Impacts on Pasture Productivity In addition to adequate …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Organic Production
- Pesticide Recordkeeping Resources
- Weed Management Resources for Landscape Professionals
Information Portals
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Schools & Child Care Facilities
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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- APHIS Pest Detection and Management Programs
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Section
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
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