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NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers: CONNECT PEOPLE TO PLANTS TEACH GARDENING BEST PRACTICES TO MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY SHARE THE LATEST …
Homeowner's Guide to Managing Diseases
Hot off the press by Ella Reeves and Inga Meadows . . . The Document Includes Fungicides, Bactericides and Alternative …
In Memoriam Larry Bass (1949-2021)
It is with gratitude that we celebrate the life of Mr. Larry Bass, former NC State Extension specialist in …
Insects & Diseases to Look for in Your Yard in February
February Start video Join Entomologist, Dr. Matt Bertone, and Plant Pathologist, Mike Munster to explore insects and plant diseases found in …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
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New NCDA&CS Form for Soil Tests
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has just released a new Soil Test form for Gardeners. Download the …
New Publication on Edible Landscape Design
Growing Edibles in the Landscape Design your landscape for Year-Round Harvest Select plants that will provide a variety of functions in …
Buying Local Comes Natural When You Know Your Farmer
For generations of farmers in the North Carolina Sandhills, tobacco was the king crop. Today, however, the landscapes of …
Growing Minds Field Trip a Favorite
For eight weeks each spring, the Discovery Gardens at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Onslow County buzz with student …
Season Extension
Check out the great Season Extension information and resources on the Growing Small Farms website by Debbie …
Composting
Turn yard waste, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter into a wonderful soil amendment or mulch. Composting Portal Composting Chapter of …
Vermicomposting
Earthworms convert organic matter (including food scraps, paper, animal manure, and yard trimmings) into a valuable soil amendment and …
Extension Partners Work Together to Cook Up a Delicious Event
While a bountiful garden is a joy, the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Caldwell County recognize that at times, it …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
Partnership With Library Helps Gardening Lecture Series Soar
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Mecklenburg County have been providing programs on a wide range of gardening topics for more …
Be on the Look Out in October
Check out the October BOLO from the NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. It is a list of Insects …
October Tips for the Gardener-8 Min Video Featuring Linda Blue
Timely Garden Tasks in October. Spend 8 minutes with Linda Blue for an overview of what to …
Growing Communities Through Gardens
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