Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
Lawn & Garden
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
2020 NC Sod Producers' Report Available
In March 2020, North Carolina State University conducted the sixth annual survey to examine inventory and pricing of North …
Cool Spring Has Slowed Growth of Warm-Season Turfgrasses
Lots of homeowners have been expressing concern over the appearance of various warm-season turfgrasses this spring. Bermudagrass, centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
New Factsheet: Bermudagrass Mites
A new factsheet was released to the Extension Resource Database on bermudagrass mites. Bermudagrass mites are tiny, worm-like arachnids present …
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables
The clear skies and calm winds predicted for this weekend will likely lead to freeze or frost conditions in …
Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
Nourish Resilience
The outbreak of COVID-19 is undoubtedly stressful for everyone in our community – from residents to businesses alike. Fear …
Prepare for Greenstripped Mapleworms
I got reports of rosy maple moths spotted around lights over the weekend. These beautiful moths are the adult …
NC State Alumnus Becomes National Sports Turf Managers Association President
Jimmy Simpson, CSFM, facilities coordinator, Town of Cary, NC was installed as the new national STMA President in January …
Time to Scout for Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
Crape myrtles have typically been almost maintenance free (unless you top them) but with the new crape myrtle bark …
Learn More About Public Gardens in North Carolina
Start planning now for gardening adventures once it is safe to venture out. Explore this Interactive Map to learn about …
Online Plant ID Class: Edibles, Bulbs and Houseplants
Fun, 6-week, online, asynchronous, non-credit courses for gardeners. Learn to describe and identify plants widely used throughout the world! NC …
Birth of an Assassin!
The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, is North Carolina’s largest assassin bug. It gets its name from the prominent spiny …
Paycheck Protection Program Available to Farmers & Other Small Business Owners
The Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program created under the $2 trillion CARES Act is available to farmers as …
Lots of Time but Not Sure What to Do?
Spring is a great time to jump into the garden. Start a vegetable garden. Take care of summer weeds before they …
Water Resources Education - Two Live Webinars
Water Resources Education is offering TWO live webinars, each of which will last for approximately 1-hour. Feel free to …
Natural Charcoal? Who Knew!
As you dig around in your yard, you may come across what looks like charred wood. It may, in …
The Gardener's Dirt ~ April 2020
This month’s edition of The Gardener’s Dirt has great information about landscaping, repurposing old items, and more! You can …
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Information Portals
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- 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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- Urban Wildlife
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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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