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Bouquet of orange nasturtium flowers and assorted green leaves inside a clear plastic bag

Gaston Grower Spotlight- August 2021

What's in the Mix? A recent visit to a local grower lead to an interesting taste test of some atypical salad ingredients. It's not every day we find ourselves taste-testing flowers and common lawn…

Tomato plant with green stems and leaves in a raised garden bed with straw mulch

Gaston Grower Spotlight - July 2021

Tomatoes have turned into a home garden tradition here in Gaston County. As outdoor summer actives increase in July so does tomato harvesting for those growing the fruit. This month's Gaston Grower…

Rows of purple lavender plants in rows across a field with gazebo and trees

Gaston Grower Spotlight- June 2021

Gaston County is home to a diverse mixture of growing operations. One of the most unique crops that has found its way into our area is lavender. Although our soil conditions do not favor the crop it…

Field of strawberry plants with green leaves and ripening strawberries under trees

Gaston Grower Spotlight - May 2021

This month's grower spotlight highlights a great report from a local strawberry producer. While mild winter weather has helped the crop, this spotlight will shed light on another interesting approach…

Raised wooden garden bed with three parallel drip irrigation tubes and gravel surrounding

Gaston Grower Spotlight - April 2021

April marks a busy time of year for extension agents and growers. With our average last frost date behind us our farmers and community gardens get ready for ramping up production this season. Read…

Greenhouse with rows of potted seedlings and hanging baskets, person visible in background

Gaston Grower Spotlight - March 2021

The March 2021 Gaston Grower Spotlight highlights the importance of greenhouses and the role they play in meeting consumer demands once Spring arrives. This month's spotlight also offers a look at…

Split lawn with green grass on left and yellowed grass on right

Gaston Grower Spotlight- February 2021

This month's grower spotlight gives the turfgrass world some love. Winter can be a pretty brutal time on turfgrass. Turf can have issues in cold, wet weather and this time of year cool-season weeds…

Man and child walking on gravel path; ad: 'Explore North Carolina' 'VisitNCFarmstoday.com'

Gaston Grower Spotlight January 2021

With the beginning of the new year comes new opportunities. This month's Gaston Grower Spotlight does not highlight a specific grower but rather an app that includes opportunities for you to connect…

Scattered small and medium pumpkins on dry pine-needle–covered ground

Gaston Grower Spotlight - October 2020

October's Gaston Grower Spotlight highlights local pumpkin production and some tips for picking the perfect pumpkin. Pumpkin production isn't a huge industry in our state but we rank high nationally…

Parallel drip irrigation hoses with orange emitters on prepared soil bed

Gaston Grower Spotlight- August 2020

This month's Gaston Grower Spotlight highlights how local cut flower and nursery growers utilize drip irrigation as a cultural control for bacterial and fungal diseases. With the warm and wet days in…