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Raised Beds - if You Build Them, the Veggies Will Come
For Garden's Sake, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC, United States For Garden's Sake, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC, United States Gardening
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Gardening
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Extension Master Gardener Information Table-Duke Gardens
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Gardening
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Soap Making 101
Durham County Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street, Durham, NC, United States Durham County Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street, Durham, NC, United States Gardening
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Extension Master Gardener Information Table-Duke Gardens
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Gardening
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Monarch Festival
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Extension Master Gardener Information Table-Duke Gardens
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Stormwater Practices - Durham Garden Forum
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27708, USA Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27708, USA Gardening
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WHAT to DO WITH a DOZEN ROSES, Greensboro, NC - Guilford County
3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA 3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA Gardening
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Extension Master Gardener Information Table-Duke Gardens
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Gardening
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Glorious Greens
For Garden's Sake Nursery, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC, United States For Garden's Sake Nursery, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC, United States Gardening
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Extension Master Gardener Information Table-Durham County
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Gardening
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The Essence of Planted-Ness - Durham Garden Forum
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27708, USA Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27708, USA Gardening
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MAKING HYPERTUFA CONTAINERS, Greensboro, NC, Guilford County
3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA 3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA Gardening
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Growing Lavender - Durham Garden Forum
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Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Now Hiring: State Coordinator, NC Extension Master Gardener Program
Please help us recruit outstanding candidates by distributing this announcement to those who might be interested. Position Announcement http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/90411 The primary purpose …
15th Annual Design Institute- Science Learning Outdoors - Oct 5-6, 2017
Outdoor activities have long been recognized for supporting learning across the curriculum and gardening acclaimed as a powerful motivator for …
Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children - Design Certification
North Carolina State University Certificate Program The Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children Certificate is a fully online, distance education program …
2017 Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Network Workshop: 10/14/17 Charlotte, NC
Plans are coming along for our next gathering in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, October 14. We’ll meet at Hopeway, 1717 …
Register Now for Fall Vegetable Seed Starting Workshop!
Learn how to start fall vegetables from seed and gain hands on experience sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings during …
"Gardening in the South" . . . an Excellent New Book by Mark Weathington
Learn from a pro, MARK WEATHINGTON is director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. His more than twenty …
Learn More About Public Gardens in North Carolina
Explore this interactive “Batch Geo” Map to learn about public gardens near you. NC Public Gardens View a full screen map …
Problem With Tomatoes
In the demonstration garden at the Curb Market there are several plant including tomatoes, okra, beans, peppers, cucumbers, squash …
Check Your Garden for Squash Bugs
Squash bugs can be a serious pest of squash, zucchini, and pumpkin plants. These stink bug relatives feed on …
NC Extension Master Gardener College
122 Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGVs) from across North Carolina gathered at NC State University June 8-11, 2017 for …
Check Tomatoes for Hornworms
If the leaves of your tomato plant seem to suddenly be disappearing, take a closer look. There is a …
Dates Set for the 2018 NC EMGV Travel Study Program to Costa Rica
2018 NC EMGV Study Tour to Costa Rica February 22 – March 1, 2018 Registration: $2,495/person double occupancy. Includes hotels, entrance …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Podcast-Interview of Stefan Bloodworth
Charles Murphy, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Durham County, interviews Stefan Bloodworth who is curator of the Blomquist Native …
Managing Backyards and Other Urban Habitats for Birds
Newly updated and now online, check out this wealth of information on bird species, plants, feeders, bird houses, bird …
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Community Gardens: Planning Guide, Goals and Activities
Check out the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion information and tools available on the Forsyth County Extension Community Gardening Website. Thanks …
2017 Summer Edition of Extension Gardener Newsletter Is Now Available
Get your free copy! Statewide information on: Outsmart the weeds Ninebark Okra offers taste and beauty The forest in your yard NC Extension Gardener Handbook As …
Brake® SP Registration Update
The recommended program for Palmer amaranth control in North Carolina sweetpotato is Valor at 3 oz per acre preplant …
Gardening Questions? Ask an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!
Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) are local gardeners who volunteer their time and expertise to support their county Extension center’s …