Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
Sam Marshall
Area Specialized Agent, Ornamental Nursery & Greenhouse, Western Region Haywood County Centerwsmarsh2@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 589 Raccoon Rd
Suite 118
Waynesville, NC 28786
Suite 118
Waynesville, NC 28786
Mailing Address: 589 Raccoon Rd
Suite 118
Waynesville, NC 28786
Suite 118
Waynesville, NC 28786
Job Description Provide educational opportunities, training, and technical support for Commercial Ornamental Nursery & Greenhouse producers in Western North Carolina.
Sam also serves these 27 counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey CountiesRecent Posts by Sam Marshall
Ornamental Grasses in the Home Landscape
Ornamental grasses are fast becoming a commonplace addition to landscape beds and along roadsides. Because of the graceful, arching …
Wild Columbine in the Garden
Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) is a perennial plant native to North America and grows well in just about any …
Choosing a Landscape Contractor
Picking “the right” landscape company can be a challenge so it is important that you begin with what you …
Pest Alert: Be on the Lookout for Rust Diseases
I received an alert that rust is showing up on ornamental trees so scouting now will be important. Species …
Pest Alert: Phomopsis Dieback in Florida Dogwoods
Since October of 2023, I have had multiple reports of dieback issues occurring in (C. florida) varieties. I sent …
Register Now for Nursery Grower Twilight Meeting
Registration is now open for the Nursery Grower Twilight Meeting on Tuesday, April 16th from 4-6p. Please note that …
Ornamental Nursery and Greenhouse Production Webinar Series for 2024
Here is a list of our upcoming webinar (Zoom) series for commercial ornamental nursery and greenhouse producers. Each event …