Skip to main content

Logo for N.C. Cooperative Extension N.C. Cooperative Extension Homepage

Home & Family

en Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲

Get Moving with the Walkie Talkies

Walkie Talkies Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. Walking is a great and simple exercise that’s good for nearly everyone. Walking is easy …

A Pound Of Love 2023

2023 Pound Cake Bake-Off Winners

Announcing the winners of the “Pound of Love: 4-H Pound Cake Bake-Off Contest!! Youth in Swain County entered in …

New 4-H Agent Photo

Swain Has New 4-H Agent

Written by: Jessica Webb, Editor with The Smoky Mountain Times Kristi Griggs is the new 4-H agent at the N.C. …

Recent Publications related to Home & Family

flow chart of the alcoholic fermentation process

Vinegar Making

This factsheet describes the process of making vinegar.

20 hours ago
A person sets bait outside

Tips for Effective Ant Baiting

This Entomology Insect Note offers tips for baiting ants in an around homes.

2 days agoHousehold Pests
Map of North Carolina with counties colored in yellow that have kudzu bugs. Just a few on the eastern, northern and western edges of the state do not.

Kudzu Bugs - A Nuisance and Agricultural Pest

This Entomology Insect Note describes the identification, biology, behavior and control of the kudzu bug.

2 days agoHousehold Pests
Dorsal view of two earwigs

Earwigs

This Entomology Insect Note offers information on how to identify and control earwigs in the …

2 days agoHousehold Pests
Illustration showing how plants stabilize stream banks

Options for Backyard Stream Repair

This publication discusses strategies and techniques for stabilizing stream banks where erosion is an issue.

2 weeks ago
molecular structure of lactose

Lactic Acid Fermentation

This factsheet describes the processes of creating fermented foods like yogurt, pickled vegetables, and sourdough …

2 weeks ago
Lilacsh clearwing borer entrance wound.

Lilac Borer \ Ash Clearwing Borer

This factsheet describes the biology of the adult lilac borer, Podosesia syringae, and provides residential …

5/6/23PDIC Factsheets
Basilica orbweaver spider egg masses.

Basilica Orbweaver Spider

This factsheet describes the biology of the basilica orbweaver spider, Mecynogea lemniscata, and provides residential …

5/6/23PDIC Factsheets