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A close-up photo of seedlings of kale & mustard growing together and ready for harvest.

Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

If you’re short on space but still want to grow delicious and nutritious vegetables for the table, consider giving microgreens a try. You don’t need a big vegetable garden, and you don’t have to…

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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…

Collage of 3 photos: kale, pelargonium flower, and a trowel digging in a raised bed of seedlings.

Register for the 2026 Gardens, Lawns & Landscapes Classes

Are you ready to dig into your passion and become a true gardening expert? This isn't just a series of classes—it's your chance to cultivate real expertise with the Extension Gardener program from NC…

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Plants for Fairy Gardens

Fairy gardens are a great way to involve children in gardening, and helping younsters select plants for their fairy gardens just got easier. Here at the NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, we’ve…

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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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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The Plant Toolbox Is Coming Up Roses

Roses are some of the most popular ornamental shrubs and climbers in North Carolina and throughout the world. Who doesn’t love their elegance, their perfume and their overall garden-worthiness? No…

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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…