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There is a new publication discussing the interaction between dogs and turfgrass. To read or download, go to: Dogs and …
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The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden From May and June!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
Online Registration for Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day
Join us Wednesday, August 11th for the in-person, 2021 Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day at the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass …
An Overview of the Extension Gardener Programs
Check out this 48-minute video overview on the NC State Extension Consumer and Community Garden program. There are three …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic to Resume Normal Operations
We are excited to announce the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) will be returning to normal …
Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Learn to Grow a Food Forest in Your Backyard!!
Join this FREE virtual panel presentation by experts in agroecology and permaculture on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 6 …
Coming Again to a Garden Near You: Basil Downy Mildew
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Landscape Management Calendar
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Turfgrass Field Day - Live
2021 Turfgrass Field Day at NC State University Turfgrass Field Lab will be Wednesday, August 11. Come join the …
Art Bruneau Tournament
The Art Bruneau Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course. …
Heavy Rains Bring Masses of Millipedes
Recent heavy rains across the state have resulted in invasions of yards and homes by what some might call …
Now Available: Key to Turfgrass Insect Damage
Insect damage in turfgrass can be difficult to diagnose as many insects cause similar types of nondescript damage (think: …
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start at the end of June! The tours …
Wood Products Extension Workshop in Nash
The workshop will be on Tuesday, June 29th 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Nash County Agriculture Center in Nashville No food or lunch …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Beekeeping List
- Glyphosate: Can we separate fact and fiction? And, how do we control weeds without it?
- The Bees of North Carolina Identification Guide
Cool Connections ~ Gardening Resources
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Johnston County
Information Portals
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Gardener
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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- Fruit Crops
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- Urban Wildlife
- Wildlife Extension
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Newsletters
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- Beginning a Vegetable Garden
- Benefits of Garden Journal
- Caring for New Lawn
- Carolina Lawns: A complete guide of all information on lawn care for the entire state of North Carolina
- Checklist Developing Use Areas
- Checklist Landscape Uses
- Database of Shrubs
- Diagnostic Table for Small Fruits
- Diagnostic Table for Tree Fruit and Nuts
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