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Screenshot of Cutting Back Roses video showing Shawn Banks standing behind a rose bush preparing to cut the bush with caption that reads Cutting Back Roses, Front of Western Branch of Carteret County Public Library.

February Is Time to Prune Roses

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Holiday Tree Alternatives

February 2, 2026

A young sago palm with some cold injury on the leaves.
Cold Temperatures and Your Plants

January 27, 2026

From: Carteret County Center
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Protect Your Trees by Removing Lights, Windchimes, Birdfeeders, Etc.

January 23, 2026

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Significant Winter Storm Likely This Weekend

January 21, 2026

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Register for the 2026 Gardens, Lawns & Landscapes Classes

November 21, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
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Plants for Fairy Gardens

November 21, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
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Designing Your School Garden: K - 5th Grade

August 4, 2025

From: Farm to School
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Registration Is Open for the 2025 Knowledge Is Pollinator Power: A Census Pep Rally

June 26, 2025

From: Lee County Center
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2026 Horticulture Camp Applications Are Open!

February 4, 2026

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Regional Farm to School Workshops

January 14, 2026

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Planting Possibilities: Workshop for Extension Professionals and Volunteers

January 14, 2026

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Calling All Youth Innovators! Join Our Research Mentorship With the NC Youth Institute

January 14, 2026

From: Grow For It
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Institute Cultivates Tomorrow’s Food and Ag Leaders

May 21, 2025

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Ken Monjero Brings Kenyan Innovation and Youth Empowerment to NC State

April 22, 2025

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U.S. Dept. of State 2025-26 Scholarships for U.S. High School Students!

October 21, 2024

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Apply Now: Roberts' Global Agriculture Research Externship Application @ NCSU

October 21, 2024

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October 20, 2024

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Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes

October 2, 2024

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