News From Gardening

red flowered deciduous azalea in full flower in a yard in lee county
Honeysuckle Azaleas: A sweet-smelling native shrub for every yard

Published - March 18, 2026

Screenshot of Cutting Back Roses video showing Shawn Banks standing behind a rose bush preparing to cut the bush with caption that reads Cutting Back Roses, Front of Western Branch of Carteret County Public Library.
February Is Time to Prune Roses

Published - February 16, 2026

Poinsettia tree
Holiday Tree Alternatives

Published - February 2, 2026

A young sago palm with some cold injury on the leaves.
Cold Temperatures and Your Plants

Published - January 27, 2026

Bird feeder coated in ice with housefinch
Protect Your Trees by Removing Lights, Windchimes, Birdfeeders, Etc.

Published - January 23, 2026

Map of North Carolina showing most of the state is expected to have freezing rain
Significant Winter Storm Likely This Weekend

Published - January 21, 2026

Collage of 3 photos: kale, pelargonium flower, and a trowel digging in a raised bed of seedlings.
Register for the 2026 Gardens, Lawns & Landscapes Classes

Published - November 21, 2025

Fairy garde in a birdbath dish featuring a miniature arbor and greenhouse.
Plants for Fairy Gardens

Published - November 21, 2025

Boy journaling in school garden
Designing Your School Garden: K - 5th Grade

Published - August 4, 2025

Great Southeast Pollinator Census webinar - Aug 14, 2025, 1-3 p.m.
Registration Is Open for the 2025 Knowledge Is Pollinator Power: A Census Pep Rally

Published - June 26, 2025

Map titled "Public Gardens" showing colored location pins across North Carolina
Plan to Visit a Garden Near You!

Published - June 24, 2025

Screenshot of public garden map
Are Gardeners Coming to Visit for the Holidays?

Published - June 24, 2025

Screen shot with red arrow pointing to the Download Image button that displays below the photo.
Getting the Picture Just Got Easier

Published - March 27, 2025

Collage: kale, lettuce seedlings, strawberries on vine, baskets of cherry tomatoes
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment

Published - March 24, 2025

Collage of 4 photos of orange azaleas, tomatoes, blanket flower, and turfgrass
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes

Published - February 26, 2025

Leafcutter bee foraging on dwarf wild indigo in the spring.
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden

Published - February 21, 2025

Hands holding seeds over soil; text: "Online Course: School Garden Classroom" "Starts March 3rd"
Registration OPEN - School Garden Online Course

Published - February 3, 2025

Erica × darleyensis crop
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Published - January 29, 2025

Garden design plan on table with pink scissors; text: 'Engaging Students in School Garden Design'
Engaging Students in School Garden Design

Published - January 22, 2025

Children and adults petting a sheep behind a metal pen; text "Fostering Local Food Connections" and "NC State Extension"
Fostering Connections Through Local Food

Published - January 16, 2025

Close-up on a bouquet of variously colored roses.
The Plant Toolbox Is Coming Up Roses

Published - January 8, 2025

perfectly pruned crape myrtles
Pruning Calendar

Published - January 6, 2025

Students learn in a garden.
The Importance of Farm Field Trips

Published - November 7, 2024

Arborists using bucket lift, chainsaw, and stump grinder around a large tree
Storm Damage to Trees

Published - October 23, 2024

Residential street flooded at night, water covering sidewalks and parked cars
Publication: Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens

Published - October 23, 2024

Backyard flooded, standing water covering lawn, fence, and an overturned inflatable pool
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil

Published - October 23, 2024

Large fallen pine tree branches covering a dark SUV parked next to a house
Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees

Published - October 23, 2024

flooded chili plant
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!

Published - October 23, 2024

Flooded landscape
Managing Flooded Landscapes

Published - October 23, 2024

Multiple large trees collapsed onto a house, crushing its roof and walls
Dealing With Storm Damage in the Landscape

Published - October 23, 2024

Small hoop cloche over seedlings in wooden bed with plant marker "Dwarf Cucumber"
Season Extension

Published - October 21, 2024

Document titled "Backyard Composting of Yard, Garden, and Food Discards" by Rhonda Sherman
Backyard Composting

Published - October 21, 2024

Thumbnail Shots of Plants Do That Publications
#Plants Do That

Published - October 21, 2024

Cover of Growing Communities through Gardens publication
Growing Communities Through Gardens

Published - October 14, 2024

Question Mark
Have a Gardening Question?

Published - September 17, 2024

Wildflowers of the Atlantic Sutheast
Wildflowers of the Atlantic Southeast

Published - September 12, 2024

Handwritten menu on board beside sign reading: Importance of Summer Feeding & Farm to Summer
Importance of Summer Feeding and Farm to Summer

Published - September 10, 2024

Woman standing in woodland, gesturing with hands; on-screen text reads "Extension Agent"
September Tips for the Gardener - 6 Minute Video Featuring Linda Blue

Published - September 1, 2024

Cover for Extension Gardener handbook
Quick Tips for Navigating the Online Version of the NC Extension Gardener Handbook

Published - September 1, 2024

Cover: "Southeastern U.S. 2015 Vegetable Crop Handbook" with vegetable photos and greenhouse
Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook

Published - August 25, 2024

Browse All Topics