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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
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Extension Partners Work Together to Cook Up a Delicious Event
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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 …
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
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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
Recently updated, this 12 page introduction to community gardens provides an overview of What is a Community Garden? Types …
Webinar: Growth and Sustainability of Horticulture as a Therapeutic and Wellness Tool
October 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. – Sponsored by the American Horticulture Therapy Association Click to register (free) Collaboration is the …
Center for Disease Control Recommendations for Outdoor Gardens
Considerations for Outdoor Learning Gardens and Community Gardens Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 Promote Healthy Behaviors Staying home when sick Social distancing Wearing a …
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 …
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 …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Solve a Stormwater Problem
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Orange County recently received the 2020 Search For Excellence Award in the Demonstration Garden category …
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 …
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