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Post date: July 8, 2021 at 8:21 a.m.
JULY
July is National Watermelon Month—yum! Have fun with these strange celebrations:
July 7–13: National Farriers Week
July 17: World Emoji Day
Jul 20–28: National Moth Week
July 25: National Day of the Cowboy
July 27: Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day
GARDEN TIPS FOR JULY
Start planning your fall garden.
In the first half of the month, you can still plant okra, pole beans, lima beans, and corn. Also, plant cucumbers, squash, and snap beans. Just be sure that enough water is provided.
Be sure to harvest your fruit and vegetables continuously before any animals can get to them.
Make sure that the garden is well mulched to conserve moisture.
Water early in the morning and deeply to avoid drought stress.
Lightly fertilize your flower beds to encourage their growth.
Bulbs that can be planted in the middle of the summer include gladiolus and butterfly lily.
As long as they stay moist, you can plant annuals such as coleus, ornamental pepper, and crossandra.
Continue planting palms if it’s still wet and rainy. Support large palms with braces for 6 to 8 months after planting.
Remove any dead flowers on your plants to encourage new growth.
Plant a pumpkin for Halloween!
Prune your shrubs and trees if it is necessary. Do not heavily prune your spring-flowering shrubs.
Remove any dead or diseased plants from your garden immediately. You can replace them with new plants.
Do not neglect your container plants; they need more water than those plants in the ground.
Lawn insects can be a problem. Before treating, ensure that it’s not a moisture or disease problem.
If you haven’t prepared yet for hurricane season, make sure that all weak branches and trees are pruned.
Poultry Science Summer Institute
Poultry Science Summer Institute
June 20-24, 2021
June 20-24, 2021
Apply now for virtual PSSI!
Apply now for virtual PSSI!
Calling all high school students who are passionate about science and poultry and are seeking a dynamic virtual summer experience. Please join our faculty from the Prestage Department of Poultry Science who represent disciplines of science from embryology to immunology! You will be sent a learning kit complete with all materials to do a live hands-on activity with each faculty lead during a 2 hour morning and afternoon Zoom meeting.
Come collaborate with your colleagues in Poultry Science! Registration $25.
*Full scholarships available for youth with financial need. *Email Mary Fosnaught: mhfosnau@ncsu.edu
Horticultural Science Summer Institute
Horticultural Science Summer Institute
June 21-24, 2021
June 21-24, 2021
Register now for virtual Hort Camp!
Register now for virtual Hort Camp!
Do you love plants? Are you in high school? Join NC State's Department of Horticultural Science for an exploration of horticulture through a virtual program that includes hands-on live workshops, do-it-yourself activities, videos and more. We will dig into topics like plant propagation, plant identification, garden design, growing fruits and vegetables and much more. This year's program is virtual, but will include a box full of the supplies you need to really engage in learning about horticulture.
Each day there will be a live zoom session (that will also be recorded) focused on a favorite horticultural topic. Youth will also have the opportunity to delve into asynchronous material to further fuel their passion for plants. Youth will be able to access the material all summer long.
*Full scholarships available for youth with financial need. *Email or call Liz Driscoll: liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu | 919-886-3424
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