The Gardener's Dirt March 2019 Edition Is Now Available!
Johnston County residents have a unique advantage when it comes to gardening and tips for growing plants, vegetables, and …
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Quick Tips for Navigating the Gardening Portal
Take a tour of what is available on the NC State Extension Gardening Portal and learn some tips to …
Annual Plant Sale by Master Gardener Volunteers of Johnston County
This year the annual Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Johnston County plant sale will be Sat. April 6, 2019. It …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Aquatic Plant ID & Control Classes
The following 2-hour classes have been approved for A, N, D, and X pesticide applicator continuing education credit: Feb. 28, …
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
Everything About Orchids - Free Online Class at Longwood Gardens Open Until 5/6/2019
Longwood Gardens, our partner in providing distance education courses, is offering a free, fully-online, self-paced class on Orchids. Whether …
2019 Smithfield Regional Turfgrass Conference
Register now for the annual Johnston & Wake County Smithfield Regional Turfgrass Conference This half-day event will be held: February 13, 2019 8–11:45 …
Check Out These Webinar Recordings on Fascinating Topics
Looking for something educational to do on a rainy day? Enjoy these recordings of webinars held over the past …
Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
Part-Time Position Creating and Teaching Urban Hort DE Classes
We are expanding the NC State University Urban Horticulture distance education program. These are 6-week, non-credit, online courses offered …
JCRA Winter Symposium
“The Winter Garden” Saturday, February 16, 2019 – 8 a.m.–noon Visualize how to plan and plant for diversity as you bring …
Gardening in the South
JC Raulston Symposium designed for new gardeners and gardeners new to the Triangle. Saturday, February 2, 2019 – 8:30 a.m.–noon Dr. …
Moles and Voles – How to Identify and Control Them in Your Home Landscape
There are certain things when thought of and spoken that just seem to go together; peas & carrots, peanut …
Fruit and Nut Tree Pruning Workshop Demonstration
Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the Central Crops Research Station in Clayton This fruit tree workshop is a must to …
The Gardener's Dirt Newsletter for December 2018 Is Now Available!
The December edition of The Gardener’s Dirt Newsletter features some great information about the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Johnston …
Introductory Workshop on Blueberry & Grape Production & Pruning
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension in Johnston County and NC State Extension Specialist Dr. Bill Cline for an introductory workshop on …
2018 Fruit & Nut Tree Sale Ends November 30
More Details and Form All selections of fruit and nut trees, vines, and shrubs offered in this sale are of …
Why Are Plants Blooming Now, After the Storm?
According to NC State Extension Landscape Specialist Barbara Fair, Callery pear, cherry, and other typically spring flowering trees and …
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