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 …
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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 …
Moore County Welcomes New Agent
Please welcome the newest member of the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Moore County staff, Savanah Laur. On September 8, 2020, …
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 …
Enjoy an August Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Register Now for ForestHer NC Webinar on Identifying Birds by Sight and Sound
ForestHer is going virtual! Presentations scheduled for the March 2020 Managing for Wildlife workshops will now be held as …
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 …
August Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Seven Reasons to Dig a Soils Career
1. Fresh Air While lab positions exist, most jobs in soils require you to get out of the office and …
Enjoy a July Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
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 …
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 …
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!
What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) …
Spanish Language Resources
Publications in Spanish on gardening, community gardening, school gardening, and …
Add Mosquitoes to Your Weekend Chores
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