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Although not known to be present yet in North Carolina, a new invasive insect pest known as spotted lanternfly …
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Crevice Garden Guilford County A crevice garden is a modified rock garden that mimics the gaps in natural rock formations …
Cabin Fever Garden Symposium
March 7, 2020, Shelby, NC Once again the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Cleveland County has brought together a …
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Kale, Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat—one serving is both low in calories …
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We can enhance natural features in our yards to create wildlife-friendly habitats. Such habitats should include the four major …
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Enjoy this 22-minute video of a hands-on blueberry pruning workshop with Dr. Bill Cline: Hands-On Blueberry Pruning Workshop, North …
Pest Alert: Brown marmorated stink bug
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EMG Program 2019 Annual Report
In 2019, 3,315 Master Gardener℠ volunteers: Directly reached 370,338 North Carolinians; Volunteered 229,687 hours, equivalent to 110 full-time positions; Provided volunteer service time …
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Growing a beautiful lawn in the South can be a frustrating task, especially with cool-season grasses (such as tall …
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The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Rutherford County teamed up with our 4-H Youth Development to offer the Mini Garden …
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Do you remember the weeds that were growing in the lawn last spring? Probably not, but henbit, chickweed, and …
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A new series of infographics created by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) highlights the importance of landscape …
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Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly Lifecycle
Spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper native to Asia. It was first detected in the United States …
Gardens Teach Life Skills to Youth in Concord
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Renovating Cool-Season Lawns
As cool fall breezes sweep across the state, now is a perfect time to breathe new life into an …
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