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Lawn & Garden
DO NOT Plant Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China
Many people have received unsolicited packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually containing seeds. DO NOT plant …
Average First & Last Frost Dates
Hot! Hot! Hot! Outside so it is a great time to be inside planning your fall garden. Check out …
Maintaining This Summer's Bounty
Summer brings an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Remember these tips when purchasing produce at the grocery store, …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
New Landscaping Design Guide Features Native Coastal NC Plants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Mosher, communications director, kmosher@ncsu.edu Gloria Putnam, coastal resources and communities specialist, gfputnam@ncsu.edu A new set of landscaping …
Seasonal Produce: Tomatoes
Nothing says summer quite like juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes still warm from the sun. Native to South America, tomatoes are …
Quick and Easy Tips for Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
Freezing fruits and vegetables can make sure you and your loved ones eat right all year long. Freezing is …
In Season: A Variety of Leafy Greens
When you think salad, you think leafy greens. The foundation of any great salad, leafy greens come in all …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
Murder Hornet or Not?
The folks in NC State University’s Entomology Program have put together a visual comparison guide for insects that might …
Pressure Canner Testing Aids in Food Safety
Just as recipes are handed down from generation to generation and, in some families, so is the equipment needed …
Edamame: A Great Addition to Your Garden
With warmer weather here, gardens are ready to be planted. It’s important to plan to provide the best yield …
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 …
Consumer Soil Samples
Beginning 4/27, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is again collecting and testing consumer (lawn and garden) soil …
Vegetable Gardening 101
Summary: Pick a sunny site, incorporate compost, select vegetable varieties that will thrive in the season, plant according to …
Always Start With the Soil
The soil is arguably the most valuable and misunderstood resource on our farms and property. Give back to the …
How Do Trees Wake-Up in the Spring?
With this year’s mild winter weather, it is clear that many of the trees have gotten confused and started …
2020 Master Gardener Course Delayed
The Master Gardener℠ course for 2020 has been postponed until later this year, interest pending. The course usually runs weekly …
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