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Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought.  With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

Fescue lawn
Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

Garden path with dappled shade
Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

Fireflies in the forest by a river
How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

bamboo leaves and stems
Is Bamboo Your Nemesis?

Published - May 22, 2026

Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)  a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 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

From: Carteret County Center
Fairy garde in a birdbath dish featuring a miniature arbor and greenhouse.
Plants for Fairy Gardens

Published - November 21, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
Map of North Carolina with pins in public gardens. Side bar with categories of gardens
Plan to Visit a Garden Near You!

Published - June 24, 2025

perfectly pruned crape myrtles
Pruning Calendar

Published - January 6, 2025

From: Henderson County Center
Students learn in a garden.
The Importance of Farm Field Trips

Published - November 7, 2024

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

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 landscape
Managing Flooded Landscapes

Published - October 23, 2024

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

Published - October 21, 2024

From: Community Gardens
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