General Resources
- How to Navigate the NC State University Gardening Portal
- NC State Horticulture Publications
- Extension Gardener Handbook (comprehensive gardening book)
Soil Testing Resources
Soil testing is a quick and accurate method to determine the relative acidity of the soil (pH) and the level of several essential nutrients (phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfur, manganese, copper, and zinc) needed. The test results will aid you in plant selection, soil preparation, and fertilization.Come to our office to pick up your N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services soil sampling supplies today!Recursos del Huerto en Español
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Gardening Resources by Topic
Community and School Gardens: NC State Extension Community Garden Resources
Composting: Home and Backyard Composting Portal
Container Gardens: Extension Gardener Handbook - Plants Grown in Containers and How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont
Diseases: NC State Extension Disease Resources
Insects: NC State Extension Insect Resources
Lawns:- Extension Gardener Handbook - Lawns
- NC State Extension Lawn Resources
- NC State Extension Organic Lawn Care
Native Plants: NC State Extension Landscaping with Native Plants and NC State Extension Native Plant Resources
Organic Gardening: Extension Gardener Handbook – Organic Gardening
Ornamentals: Extension Gardener Handbook – Herbaceous Ornamentals and Extension Master Gardener Handbook – Woody Ornamentals
Pollinator Gardens: NC State Pollinator Protection Resources and Xerces Society Pollinator Plants: Southeast Region
Small Fruits: Grapes and Berries for the Garden and NC State Extension Fruit Resources
Soils and Nutrients:Trees:
- NC State Tree Resources
- NC State Extension Comprehensive Resources for Fruit Trees
- NC State Extension Training and Pruning Fruit Trees
Vegetable Gardens: NC State Extension Planting Calendar and University of Minnesota Extension Seed Starting Indoors
Weeds: Extension Gardener Handbook - Weeds
Wildlife: NC State Extension Wildlife Resources
Upcoming Gardening Classes- Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Classes (online non-credit courses)
- Upcoming Gardening Classes in Randolph County
