There will be a Fruit Tree training and pruning demonstration at The Central Crops Research Station in Clayton, NC on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10am until 12pm. Dr. Mike Parker will be presenting information on training and pruning fruit trees at the workshop at the research station. Pesticide credits of 0.5 hours have been [...]
The Johnston County Nursery Association will present a discussion on Nursery Insect Pests by Dr. Steve Frank of North Carolina State University on Feburary 23, 2010 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Holt Lake BBQ and Seafood. Dr. Frank specializes in Pest Management for Ornamental Plants and Insect Ecology. One hour of pesticide credit has [...]
The 2010 NCSU Turfgrass Short Course is scheduled for the week of February 22, so mark your calendars! This event provides 4½ days of comprehensive turfgrass education and is appropriate for anyone interested in turf, including homeowners, career-changers, and professionals needing a refresher. Lectures are presented by faculty in NCSU’s award-winning Turfgrass program, and cover [...]
On Feb. 2nd, 2010 from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, educational programs, pesticide recertification credits, and trade show will be offered at the Eastern NC Landscape Conference and Trade Show at the Wilson County Agricultural Center in Wilson, NC .
The 2010 Southern Farm Show in Feb. 3 is the Largest Agricultural Exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia where ONLY agricultural and related industry companies are allowed to participate just got bigger and better! With the addition of a new exhibit hall at the N.C. State Fairgrounds, the Southern Farm Show will be larger with [...]
This best management practices workshop is designed with landscapers, sod growers, nurserymen and other horticultural professionals in mind. Anyone needing to brush up on their scouting techniques or ability to identify and control weeds is encouraged to attend at the Johnston County Agricultural Center. The cost of the program is $15.00, which includes a guidebook [...]
Adcock’s Nursery, located off of Sunset Lake Road in Fuquay-Varina, NC, is holding a sale on all 10 gallon Compacta Hollies for $30.00. Check out their availability and be sure that you are logged in to see prices.
From our friend Tiffany Wells from Adcock’s Nursery:
The daughter of our friend and colleague, Joe Neal, was diagnosed with a serious liver disorder (alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency) in March of this year. Marie, sixteen, needs a liver transplant as soon as possible. This is a very expensive process that will cost $115,000. The benefit for Marie Neal, [...]
