Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens
Experts in Soils, Food Safety, Horticulture, and Soil Contaminants at NC State University and the Nicholas School of the …
Lawn & Garden
First and Last Frost Dates- Interactive Map & Chart
Interactive Frost Map Chart of First and Last Frost Dates by County Managing frost in the garden Map and Chart Prepared by …
Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?
9/16/2020 – The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. The reason …
Seven Reasons to Dig a Soils Career
1. Fresh Air While lab positions exist, most jobs in soils require you to get out of the office and …
To Date NO Asian Giant Hornets Have Been Found in North Carolina
However, many beneficial native insects have been killed when they were mistaken for Asian giant hornets. Review this excellent Asian …
Accessible Gardening: Raised Beds, Containers, and Garden Tables
By Kim Outing Master Gardener℠ intern in Chatham County Raised beds, containers and garden tables are accessible, flexible, and productive ways to …
Carolina Backyard Naturalist Online
A free, online course providing a foundation for understanding the biodiversity and ecology of North Carolina. Purpose and Description Increasing urbanization, …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Webinar Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have been flooded. Identify potential problems, …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
Check out this great new publication by Dr. Anthony LeBude and others. Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes …
Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees
Storm Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and …
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!
What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) …
Spanish Language Resources
Publications in Spanish on gardening, community gardening, school gardening, and …
At Your Door Step
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and health challenges faced by …
DO NOT Plant Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China
Many people have received unsolicited packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually containing seeds. DO NOT plant …
Digital Teachers Guide for the Extension Gardener Handbook
NC State Extension Gardener is partnering with Top Hat to provide a virtual solution to teaching the Extension Gardener …
Gardening as a Mindfulness Practice
Lately, I have seen many articles and advertisements telling me to increase my mindfulness and try meditation, yoga, and …
Average First & Last Frost Dates
Hot! Hot! Hot! Outside so it is a great time to be inside planning your fall garden. Chart of First …
What Is Eating My Tomato Plant?
Are leaves suddenly disappearing from your tomato plant? Take a closer look. Your plant is probably being attacked by …
Why Are My Squash Rotting?
Are the lower ends of your squash turning brown and failing to develop properly? These are the symptoms of …
What Are the Best Tomato Varieties?
Tomato planting season is upon us, leaving gardeners with a pretty big decision to make. The tomato variety you …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Gardener
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Urban Wildlife
- Wildlife Extension
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
Social Media
Specialized Search Tools
Volunteers in Extension
Recent Publications related to Lawn & Garden
Annual Sedge
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of annual sedge and addresses how to control it as …
14 hours ago — TurfFiles
Annual Bluegrass
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of annual bluegrass.
14 hours ago — TurfFiles
Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens
This publication discusses how floods can affect food gardens. In it, you'll find recommendations for …
1 day ago
Roundleaf Greenbriar
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of roundleaf greenbriar.
1 day ago — TurfFiles
1. Soils and Plant Nutrients
This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and …
2 days ago
Yellow Woodsorrel
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of yellow woodsorrel.
2 days ago — TurfFiles
Yellow Nutsedge
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of yellow nutsedge and addresses how to control it as …
2 days ago — TurfFiles
Yellow Foxtail
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of yellow foxtail.
2 days ago — TurfFiles