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Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens
Experts in Soils, Food Safety, Horticulture, and Soil Contaminants at NC State University and the Nicholas School of the …
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 …
First and Last Frost Dates- Interactive Map & Chart
Interactive Frost Map Chart of First and Last Frost Dates by County Managing frost in the garden Map and Chart Prepared by …
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 …
Blue Winged Wasps
As beneficial insects, Blue Winged Wasps are great to have in your yard. Blue-winged wasps are often noticed flying …
Learn to Grow: Integrated Approaches for Managing Garden Pests, pt. 3
Over the past few weeks we have discussed the basic tenants of IPM and the cultural, mechanical, and biological …
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 …
Learn to Grow: Integrated Approaches for Managing Garden Pests, pt. 2
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Seven Reasons to Dig a Soils Career
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Learn to Grow: Integrated Approaches for Managing Garden Pests
Arguably the biggest issue in any lawn, ornamental landscape, or vegetable garden is pest problems. Whether it be from …
Learn to Grow: Caterpillars as Big as Popsicles!
The coolest thing about being a Master Gardener℠ volunteer is that friends are always asking you gardening questions. And …
To Date NO Asian Giant Hornets Have Been Found in North Carolina
However, many beneficial native insects have been killed when they were mistaken for Asian giant hornets. Review this excellent Asian …
Accessible Gardening: Raised Beds, Containers, and Garden Tables
By Kim Outing Master Gardener℠ intern in Chatham County Raised beds, containers and garden tables are accessible, flexible, and productive ways to …
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, …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Webinar Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have been flooded. Identify potential problems, …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
Check out this great new publication by Dr. Anthony LeBude and others. Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes …
Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees
Storm Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Botanical Gardens at UNC Asheville
- Bullington Horticultural Learning Center
- JC Raulston Arboretum
- NC Soil Testing Lab
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- Blueberries
- Composting
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Gardener
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- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Urban Wildlife
- Wildlife Extension
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