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Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Grow Box Gets Kids Growing — Fall Vegetables, That Is
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Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
The PDIC Website Has a New Location, Look, and Information!
We at the NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic are very excited to roll out our new …
NC Tree Identification
Trees of North Carolina A Free, On-Line Plant Identification tool Featuring native and naturalized trees of North Carolina. Includes images of bark, twigs, …
Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook
Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …
Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
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North Carolina Master Gardeners Blaze a Virtual Trail
One year ago this month, NC State Extension Master Gardeners in Durham county created a radio show. In developing …
Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County Launch a Radio Show
The Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County have launched a radio show on WCOM 103.5 FM. The show, can …
2015 Native Plant Conference
Scholarships are available for student/ beginning professional/ K-12 educators to attend the 2015 Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, July 15-18, …
2014 Southern Region Extension Master Gardener Conference, Oct 21-24
Outstanding line-up of National Speakers; gorgeous tours; great food; and lots of fun. Open to the public! Register now, …
Birth of an Assassin!
The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, is North Carolina’s largest assassin bug. It gets its name from the prominent spiny …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
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42,000,000+ Households Gardening
According to a study conducted by the National Gardening Association in 2014 more than 42 million households will grow a …
New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
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Troubleshooting Strawberry Problems
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Support Native Pollinators
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