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Published - August 22, 2024

Soil Science Class in the Field
Seven Reasons to Dig a Soils Career

Published - August 17, 2024

Tree branch with large green leaves and a round pink seed pod
Native Plant Profile: Bigleaf Magnolia

Published - August 9, 2024

Mounted large hornet specimen, dorsal view, 1 inch scale
To Date NO Asian Giant Hornets Have Been Found in North Carolina

Published - August 6, 2024

Two Ukraine soldiers plant a tree
NC Botanical Garden Goes to Ukraine: Learn & Support

Published - July 25, 2024

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
barefoot in garden soil
Gardening as a Mindfulness Practice

Published - July 19, 2024

Two mature tomatoes on vine with white fuzzy mold, discolored spots, and wilted leaves
Tomato Late Blight

Published - July 17, 2024

From: Gardening
Green-striped caterpillar with red head crawling along a thin green stem
Greenstriped Mapleworms

Published - July 16, 2024

Green leaf with large brown necrotic lesions and surrounding yellow discoloration
Potato Late Blight

Published - July 14, 2024

From: Gardening
a trio of houseplants in front of a window.
The Plant Toolbox Is Your Houseplant Headquarters

Published - July 10, 2024

Fig. 19-51 from the NC Extension Gardener Handbook Existing features on the property including plants, hardscape elements, topography, and features to take into consideration, such as drainage and the view of the neighbor's house (Figure by Renee Lampila)
Home Garden Design

Published - July 1, 2024

Loppers
It’s Time for Summer Pruning

Published - June 29, 2024

Teresa Lowery in her home garden
From Passion to Purpose: Teresa Lowry's Journey as an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer

Published - June 27, 2024

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Basil plant
What Is Wrong With My Basil Plant?

Published - June 21, 2024

Leaf with powdery mildew and dark lesions, label "1575453"
Cucurbit Downy Mildew

Published - May 14, 2024

From: Gardening
Crimson Clover
Soil Amendments for the Home Garden: Cover Crops

Published - May 10, 2024

Green cucumber growing among large cucumber leaves on mulch
Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden

Published - May 8, 2024

Photo showing how a right-click brings up the Save Image As.... option.
Get the Picture... With the Plant Toolbox

Published - April 25, 2024

Hand Lens
Plant Identification Tools and Resources

Published - April 22, 2024

Six sets of hands holding seedlings
Six Ways to Celebrate Extension Master Gardener Volunteers During National Volunteer Week!

Published - April 21, 2024

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Pink Muhly Grass
Ornamental Grasses in the Home Landscape

Published - April 18, 2024

Asparagus in Garden Bed
Asparagus: the Incredible Edible Ornamental

Published - April 11, 2024

Sign that says "Spring"
Lots of Time but Not Sure What to Do?

Published - April 5, 2024

From: Gardening
Wild Columbine flower
Wild Columbine in the Garden

Published - April 4, 2024

Smal backyard landscape
Choosing a Landscape Contractor

Published - March 28, 2024

Vegetable Basket
Vegetable Gardening 101

Published - March 27, 2024

From: Gardening
vegetable garden
I am So Glad I Love to Garden!

Published - March 26, 2024

Boston Lettuce heads in the garden
Lovely Lettuces

Published - March 26, 2024

Frog on bermudagrass
Spring Lawn Care

Published - March 21, 2024

Flyer titled "Choosing and Using Edible Flowers" showing a salad photo and a "Cautions" panel
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers

Published - March 20, 2024

From: Gardening
Red shoot color of rose infected with rose rosette disease
Rose Rosette Virus: Flower Killer

Published - March 14, 2024

native plants planted today are an investment in the future
Landscape Legacy: Utilizing Native Plants for Natural Landscapes

Published - March 7, 2024

head shot of Dr. Sangmi Lee
Horticultural Therapy: An update on current research 10 am Friday, 3/29/24

Published - March 7, 2024

3970 NC Master Gardener Voluneers $6.7 value 225,136 hours volunteer service 280,934 people served
Highlights of Outstanding Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Accomplishments in 2023

Published - March 4, 2024

Zingiber officinale rhizomes
Edible Baby Ginger: A Spicy, Super Addition to Home Gardens

Published - March 2, 2024

Title Screen from Community Gardening Video
Community Gardening 101 - a 30 Min Video

Published - February 26, 2024

From: Community Gardens
Bottom of leaf
Alabama croton

Published - February 17, 2024

Cucurbit leaf with mosaic yellow lesions and necrotic spots; label "5377181" in corner
Downy Mildew

Published - February 16, 2024

Vase of wildflowers
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets

Published - February 13, 2024

From: Gardening
Historic windmill behind a bed of red tulips and orange poppies under blue sky
We are going to the Netherlands April 9-18, 2024 !!! The trip has made!!!

Published - February 13, 2024

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