Gardens Teach Life Skills to Youth in Concord
Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers in Cabarrus County Show Us How Each year, NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers share research-based information and …
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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 …
10 Easy Winter Garden ‘To-Dos’
Winter is usually known as a quiet time in the garden. But unless the ground is frozen, there are …
Bald Cypress Adds Year-round Interest
Mysterious in habit, the bald cypress tree, Taxodium distichum, is a native species that has a rich history in …
Tips & Tasks: Winterize your trees
Take these easy steps to prevent ice storm damage to trees. A little effort now can prevent significant damage …
Smart Gardening: Winter Soil Building
Winter is the time when we generally think of rest and recovery for ourselves as well as our gardens. …
Carolinas Horticulture Therapy Network 2020 Winter Gathering
1:45 p.m. Friday, Jan 31 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 The North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm …
Ten Plant Tours of the Nash County Arboretum
Since 2016, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Nash County Center and the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Nash County have been offering …
Community Gardens Connect, Teach and Feed Us
Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers in Caldwell County Show Us How Each year, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) volunteers share …
Apply Now: Extension Assistant Managing the Online, Non-credit Program
Position Announcement The Extension Assistant will direct non-credit, online content delivery to the public. The successful candidate will develop and …
2020 Winter Extension Gardener Newsletter Available Now!
With information on: Crevice gardens Alabama croton Kale—easy to grow and nutritious Wildlife-friendly landscapes Tree identification tools and a wealth of timely, region-specific information …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
First and Last Frost Dates
Managing frost in the garden Calculate average first & last frost dates NC’s First Frost and Freeze Climatology Follow the links above …
Master Gardener Volunteers Recognized for Community Work
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers from across North Carolina were honored yesterday for their efforts to address local issues through horticultural …
Celebrate Native Plants Week in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has declared October 21-27, 2019 Native Plants Week in North Carolina! The timing is perfect to celebrate …
Have a Gardening Question?
If you’re a North Carolina resident with a question about your garden, lawn, or landscape we can help. Submit …
Where Would You Like to Go on an Extension Gardener Travel Adventure?
We are starting to plan and would love your input. Please respond to this brief survey to let us …
2020 – NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure to Spain
THE GARDENS OF CATALONIA, APRIL 23-30, 2020 This trip has enough people registered that it is a definite go, but there are …
Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees
Storm Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
Check out this great new publication by Dr. Anthony LeBude and others. Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes …