Pitt Articles
Smart Watering
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Water conservation is on everyone’s mind. In the landscape there are many ways to conserve water. I hope that once the drought is over we don’t go back to our wasteful ways. Many of the problems with plants in eastern North Carolina landscapes are related to over watering or poor drainage. Much of the water applied to landscapes is not needed. Plants are tougher
February Warm Season Lawn Maintenance
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In order to maintain a healthy warm season lawn like bermuda, centipede, St. Augustine, or zoysia it is important to care for it year around. As temperatures begin to warm in late February and March in eastern North Carolina, thoughts turn to weeds since they are visible in dormant lawns. This time of year you also see or hear advertisements for weed and feed products. Control the weeds and fertilize the lawn at the
Pitt County Farmers Market Sets Opening Date
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Past and future farmers market vendors for Pitt County met on March 18 in anticipation of the opening of the 2008 marketing season. These included about forty vendors and those interested in becoming a vendor for the first time.James Heath, market manager, opened the meeting and provided information on the performance of the market. "Our market continues to
Managing Shady Areas
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The obvious question is "Why is it so difficult to grow grass under trees?" The answer is that trees and grass compete for the same light, water, and nutrients. In fact, research indicates that leafless deciduous hardwoods (such as maples, oaks, and beeches) can block out 50 % of sunlight in winter. These same trees can block out up to 95% of sunlight
HAY DAY 2008 REFLECTS ON DROUGHT
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About 210 pasture owners, farmers, Extension agents, and industry personnel gathered near Farmville, NC for Hay Day 2008. Organized by a team of Livestock Extension Agents from eastern North Carolina counties, Hay Day is held every two years and features the latest research-based information for field day participants. This year’s event began with mower and conditioner equipment demonstrations followed
HAY DAY 2008 REFLECTS ON DROUGHT
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About 210 pasture owners, farmers, Extension agents, and industry personnel gathered near Farmville, NC for Hay Day 2008. Organized by a team of Livestock Extension Agents from eastern North Carolina counties, Hay Day is held every two years and features the latest research-based information for field day participants. This year’s event began with mower and conditioner equipment demonstrations followed
Chastetree
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Chastetree has opposite palmately compound leaves with five to seven leaflets. Each leaflet is widest at the middle, longer than wide, gray-green on the upper side and light gray beneath due to a number of fine hairs. The flowers are arranged in clusters along a spike. Flower color of the species is lilac or pale violet and they occur from June through September. Most
Family Caregiving in North Carolina
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Providing care to a family member or friend can be a positive and rewarding experience. However, the physical, emotional, and financial demands can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful. Some caregivers live with their care receiver; others are long-distance caregivers and coordinate services in a number of ways. More than one-helf of all caregivers are employed full-time. You are a caregiver if you help someone in any one of the following ways:Provide direct financial supportManage
Dealing with Drought
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According to the US Drought Monitor of North Carolina found at www.ncdrought.org Pitt County is listed in moderate drought. To me it doesn’t make a difference whether it is moderate severe, extreme, or exceptional drought; drought is drought. The 30 day period from May 23 to June 21, 2008 is the 3rd driest for that period over 78 similar periods. However, the
Converting An Old TV
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What is the digital television transition?At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.What is the TV Converter Box Coupon Program?Congress created the TV Converter