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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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Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment

The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you're a novice or an old hand at gardening, this is your chance to level up your skills at…

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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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Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs

The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox has always been the go-to site for photos of cultivated plants, both native and exotic. We are pleased to announce that the Plant Toolbox also hosts illustrations…

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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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We are going to the Netherlands April 9-18, 2024 !!! The trip has made!!!

Trip Closed- Bon Voyage!!If exploring Holland during the peak of tulip season is on your bucket list, join us on a boutique tour of flower farms and markets, botanical gardens, arboreta, private…

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Make Your Garden a Haven for Moths

Moths are the unsung heroes of plant pollination. On a worldwide scale, there are twice as many species of pollinating moths as there are bees, and there are six times as many pollinating moths as…

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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…