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Color-coded map of NC showing North Central, Western, and South Central in Extreme or Exceptional Drought, and most of the rest of the state in severe drought, with a few pockets of moderate drought.
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

Three houseplants in white ceramic pots.
This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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

Pine vole with big front teeth emerging from a hole in the ground
Voles, Rabbits, Deer and Other Pesky Critters

Published - June 5, 2026

Decorative screenshot of the home page of the exercises
The Power of Seeing and Describing Plants

Published - May 29, 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

Floral herbs float in a cup of tea.
Herbal Teas: A Taste of Wellness

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Decorative - Logo for the Farm to Fridge program
Farm to Fridge - a Wonderful Model in Granville County

Published - April 15, 2026

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

From: Lee County Center
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
A young sago palm with some cold injury on the leaves.
Cold Temperatures and Your Plants

Published - January 27, 2026

From: Carteret County Center
Middle school gardener watering in native plant seedlings
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for August!

Published - January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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

From: Extension Gardener
Fairy garde in a birdbath dish featuring a miniature arbor and greenhouse.
Plants for Fairy Gardens

Published - November 21, 2025

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

Published - August 4, 2025

From: Farm to School
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

From: Lee County Center
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

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

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

Published - March 24, 2025

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

Published - February 26, 2025

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

Published - February 3, 2025

From: Farm to School
Erica × darleyensis crop
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Published - January 29, 2025

From: Horticulture
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

From: Farm to School
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

From: Farm to School
Close-up on a bouquet of variously colored roses.
The Plant Toolbox Is Coming Up Roses

Published - January 8, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
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

Residential street flooded at night with 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

From: Community Gardens
Document titled "Backyard Composting of Yard, Garden, and Food Discards" by Rhonda Sherman
Backyard Composting

Published - October 21, 2024

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