Extension Gardener Handbook

Reference the Extension Gardener Manual FOR FREE Online!
Featured Programs

This includes the Great Southeast Pollinator Census and other sponsored gardening programs
Online Gardening Classes

We offer a variety of asynchronous, fully online, self-paced, non-credit courses.
Extension Demonstration Gardens

Learn more about the state-wide network of public gardens hosted by Extension Offices
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Learn more about the EMG Volunteer program and how to get involved!
NCSU Plant Toolbox

Learn more about and search for plants for NC gardens!

News From Extension Gardener

People explore a lush garden.
New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
woman holding clipboard
Get Ready to Count! Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Across North Carolina

Published - August 10, 2026

webinar graphic poster
Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

A lush garden with a white pergola at its center is surrounded by rugged hills.
Gardens of New Zealand Travel Study Adventure

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures
Image showing a closed receiving window with the words "PDIC Temporary Closure Alerts" written over it.
PDIC Power Outage 7/21/26

Published - July 16, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
Three houseplants in white ceramic pots.
This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

A close-up photo of seedlings of kale & mustard growing together and ready for harvest.
Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

Published - April 6, 2026

banner for the webinar about How to Get Started with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC on April 15
Learn more and get involved with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC in 2026

Published - April 6, 2026

All News From Extension Gardener

News From NC State Extension

seeded watermelons laying on the ground with name tags
2026 North Carolina Standard Size Diploid (Seeded) Watermelon Cultigen Evaluation Report is Now Available

Published - November 13, 2026

From: Cucurbits
Logo image for Searching for the Brighter Pod Podcast
Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 12 Peanut Breeding Program Peanut Notes No. 258 2026

Published - November 13, 2026

From: Peanut
TSWV in peanuts
Tomato Spotted Wilt Question Peanut Notes No. 257 2026

Published - November 13, 2026

From: Peanut
A gardener is interviewing an expert on adaptive tools. A variety of trowels and hand tools sit on the table. The expert is wearing an adaptive device that fits over their forearm and attaches to a trowel to make digging easier.
Lifelong Gardening Video by NC Cooperative Extension, Chatham County

Published - November 13, 2026

From: Gardening
Image not available
Yield Results for the 2026 NC On-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - November 13, 2026

From: Cotton
Seedless watermelons harvested in Clinton, NC
2026 North Carolina Standard and Mini Size Triploid (Seedless) Watermelon Cultigen Evaluation Report is Now Available

Published - November 13, 2026

From: Cucurbits
A farmer harvests a soy bean field off Old US 264 in Wilson County near Saratoga.
How Much Fuel Does an Acre Take? Budget-Based Estimates for North Carolina Crops

Published - November 13, 2026

From: Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
turkey food safety
Turkey Food Safety

Published - November 12, 2026

From: Food Safety
TSWV
Peanut Grower Newsletter Column Peanut Notes No. 256 2026

Published - November 11, 2026

From: Peanut
Conference flyer
2026 WNC Beef Conference

Published - November 10, 2026

From: Beef
All News From NC State Extension