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From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025

Across the hills of Transylvania County, the urban gardens of Wake and Durham, and the coastal fields of Currituck, North Carolinians spent a weekend in August doing something remarkable: they…

Time to Count Insects in North Carolina on Friday August 22 and August 23 2025

Anyone Can Count Pollinators in North Carolina for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

We Need YOUR Help!Get ready, North Carolina! It's time to join a critical scientific effort from August 22-23 and contribute to the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC).Our goal across the state…

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Planning a Green Roof? The Plant Toolbox Has You Covered

The popularity of green roofs continues to grow throughout the Southeast, as the advantages of green roofs–improving stormwater management and mitigating urban heat islands–become more widely…

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Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes

The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased to offer the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series of asynchronous courses…

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New Course in Therapeutic Hort Program Development Starts February 17!

NEW Course in Therapeutic Horticulture: Program Development Starts February 17, 2025 Registration & More Info NC State University Department of Horticultural Science and the North Carolina…

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The Plant Toolbox Is Your Houseplant Headquarters

Indoor gardeners can find more of their favorite plants in the Extension Horticulture Plant Toolbox. Across the US, interest in houseplants surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and shows no signs of…

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Garden for the Birds With the Plant Toolbox

You can select plants for your garden that attract and support our feathered friends. The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox tagged the plants in the Plant Toolbox that are also listed in North…

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Surprise the Plant Lover in Your Life With the Perfect Gift...

...the gift of knowledge! Do you still need to pick out the perfect gift for your favorite plant nerd (or yourself)? Extension Gardener has you covered! We have a great lineup of online asynchronous…

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The Plant Toolbox Has More Links You Can Use

The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, in partnership with the Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center, recently updated nearly 400 plant profiles in the Plant Toolbox with…

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Join Us for a Global Celebration of 'World Therapeutic Horticulture Day' on May 18!

Join us for a global celebration of ‘World Therapeutic Horticulture Day’ on the 18th of May. The day is dedicated to highlighting the many therapeutic benefits of horticulture and gardening, such as…