December 2020/January 2021 Gardening Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Gardening Newsletter, packed full of useful information. If you would like to be added …
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Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
NC FarmLink
NC FarmLink was recently featured in Tobacco Farm Quarterly. In the article, found on page 18, journalist, Lara Ivanitch …
Greenhouse Vegetable Training for Extension Agents in the Southeast
Greenhouse Vegetable Production for Extension Agents in Southeastern US Tennessee and North Carolina are teaming up to host a special Greenhouse …
Buying Local Comes Natural When You Know Your Farmer
For generations of farmers in the North Carolina Sandhills, tobacco was the king crop. Today, however, the landscapes of …
Growing Minds Field Trip a Favorite
For eight weeks each spring, the Discovery Gardens at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Onslow County buzz with student …
Economist Dr. Charlie Hall Advises the Green Industry to Focus on Marketing the Wide Array of Functional Benefits of Plants
Check out this 15 minute video summary by Economist Dr. Charlie Hall on the economic, environmental, and health and …
Extension Partners Work Together to Cook Up a Delicious Event
While a bountiful garden is a joy, the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Caldwell County recognize that at times, it …
Partnership With Library Helps Gardening Lecture Series Soar
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Mecklenburg County have been providing programs on a wide range of gardening topics for more …
October/November Gardening Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Gardening Newsletter, packed full of useful …
Growing Bloodroot?
We often receive questions on how to grow Bloodroot. Margaret and Alison, with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Solve a Stormwater Problem
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Orange County recently received the 2020 Search For Excellence Award in the Demonstration Garden category …
Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?
9/16/2020 – The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. The reason …
Congratulations 2020 Search for Excellence Recipients!
Search for Excellence recognizes outstanding Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer (EMGV) group projects that result in significant learning. We received 15 …
Flat Rock Playhouse Garden Inspires and Educates
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Henderson County have provided a beautiful resource for horticultural information on the grounds of …
Hard to Think About Winter Weeds Now, But It Is Time
Winter is still months away but the time to apply preemergence herbicides to control fall-germinating weeds is upon us. …
Carolina Backyard Naturalist Online
A free, online course providing a foundation for understanding the biodiversity and ecology of North Carolina. Purpose and Description Increasing urbanization, …
Fall Vegetable Gardening in Containers - Zoom Class
Need something to do outdoors? Have questions or interested in learning more about vegetable gardening in containers? Look no …
August/September Gardening Newsletter
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Junior Master Gardeners Interest Meeting
Join us to learn about the Junior Master Gardener® program of North Carolina (grades 3-8) that engages youth in …
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4. Insects
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2. Composting
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1. Soils and Plant Nutrients
This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and …
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2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
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Insect Control
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
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Pesticide Use and Safety Information
This publication describes restricted-use pesticides, the safe use of pesticides and evaluating the potential for …
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Grapes and Berries for the Garden
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