County Extension

By Tom Woods
Master Gardener

Often purchased as a gift plant, big leaf hydrangea can be transplanted in landscapes and enjoyed year after year. It prefers morning sun, afternoon shade and moist, well-drained soil. It will grow in locations with afternoon sun, but will probably wilt and need more supplemental watering.

By Judy Koehly
Master Gardener
Our sandy soils cannot store nutrients for long periods of time, releasing them according to plant needs, as do loamy soils, so domesticated plants (including lawns, flowers, shrubs and vegetables) benefit from a careful periodic application of fertilizer. Gardeners add fertilizer either by applying it to the soil or by using a water-soluble product and spraying the foliage.

By Myra Burgess
Family Nutrition Program Assistant
Expanded Foods & Nutrition Program
Brunswick County Cooperative Extension
Cook with lids on to save energy, reduce splattering, and lessen the likelihood of spills.
Cover all liquids in the refrigerator to prevent spillage.
Cover marinating foods and place them in the refrigerator where it is less likely for bacteria to grow.
To prevent spills, replace weak or breakable containers, like flour bags, with plastic containers.

By Tom Woods
Master Gardener
There are two weeds found in lawns that have sharp burs: burweed and spurweed. It’s easy to get them confused, since their names are often used interchangeably, but there are ways to tell the difference, which is important since correct identification of a weed is the first step in controlling it.