Fall Home Maintenance
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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 …
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 …
At Your Door Step
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and health challenges faced by …
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. Chart of First …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
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Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
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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 …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
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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 …
Time to Plant Onions and Garlic
Onions and garlic have the latest planting date of our hardy vegetables, and also one of the longest maturation …
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