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Explore NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Impacts in Our Annual Report!

Published - March 15, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Farmville Community Garden Featured on ABC World News Tonight!

Published - January 23, 2023

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Tip for Searching the Plant Toolbox with Tags

Published - December 6, 2022

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Tip for Finding Quick Answers on the Plant Toolbox

Published - November 29, 2022

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Tip for Putting a Shortcut to the Plant Toolbox on your home screen

Published - November 22, 2022

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TIP for Using the Plant Toolbox on Your Mobile Phone

Published - November 15, 2022

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Use Environmentally Friendly Native Plants to Replace Invasive Species

Published - October 4, 2022

From: NC State Extension
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Nature Near Homes Lowers Healthcare Costs

Published - June 17, 2022

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Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture-Online Class April 3 - May 21, 2023

Published - May 10, 2022

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Using the Plant Toolbox on Your Phone Just Got Easier!

Published - May 3, 2022

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Self-Study Plant ID Classes

Published - March 22, 2022

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Plant Toolbox Keeps Getting Better With Help From Master Gardener Volunteers

Published - February 24, 2022

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Plants Do That: Health

Published - February 4, 2022

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Plants Do That! Good Habits

Published - January 28, 2022

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NC Extension Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition Now Available!

Published - January 24, 2022

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Plants Do That! Nutrition

Published - January 21, 2022

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Plants Do That! Exercise

Published - January 14, 2022

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How to Use a Plant Name to Search the EG Toolbox for the Plant Profile, Images, and Videos

Published - January 14, 2022

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Getting Dirty in Your Garden - Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast - Interview of Byron Schermerhorn

Published - January 12, 2022

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Keep It Clean: Practices for Healthy Vegetable Gardens

Published - January 2, 2022

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Holiday Cacti - What's the Difference?

Published - December 23, 2021

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A Real North Carolina Christmas Tree Makes Scents

Published - December 1, 2021

Adult Spotted Lanternfly
Video Introduction to the Spotted Lanternfly

Published - November 22, 2021

Questions? heading; spotted lanternfly with red hindwings; contact Whitney Swink (919)707-3742
Be on the Lookout!

Published - November 16, 2021

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Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Cheryl Kearns-Magnolia Society International

Published - November 8, 2021

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Spotted Lantern Fly a Threat to NC Landscapes

Published - November 6, 2021

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Have You Seen Spotted Lanternfly?

Published - November 5, 2021

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Submit Soil Samples Now to Avoid Peak-Season Fees

Published - October 29, 2021

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Nickels for Know How - Cast Your Vote 11/1/2016

Published - October 24, 2021

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Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast Interview of Brie Arthur-Foodscaping

Published - October 23, 2021

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Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery

Published - September 27, 2021

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Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview-East Chapel Hill HS Pollinator Garden

Published - September 13, 2021

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Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Matt Luks-Jurutka

Published - August 19, 2021

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Interview With Bobby Ward Shares Insight Into Life of J. C. Raulston - Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast

Published - August 8, 2021

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NC Extension Master Gardener 2015 Annual Report

Published - August 2, 2021

NC STATE EXTENSION: jalapeño pepper leaf with small caterpillar; Aug 2020
Learn more about insects and disease in your yard in August.

Published - August 1, 2021

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Planning for Native Plants Interview With Charlotte Glen on Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast

Published - July 28, 2021

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What Can I Plant for Privacy?

Published - July 22, 2021

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An Audio Introduction to Bonsai With Harold Johnson, Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Podcast

Published - July 11, 2021

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An Overview of the Extension Gardener Programs

Published - July 2, 2021

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