News From Horticulture

Small group of men and women surrounding a table with a tray of bright yellow juhua flowers
Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Gala apple blossom with no visible injury to the pistil. This would be categorized as a viable blossom. Photo by Tom Kon, NC State.
Assessing apple bud damage following an advective freeze

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Min. Temp. Tuesday, Mar 17
AWIS Weather Report: Rain and Freeze/Frost Alert

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
A group of people standing around a table full of pots of media, cutting boards, knives, and roots of various native woodland botanicals. This was a workshop to teach propagation.
Our Latest Newsletter-Full of Agroforestry Events and Truffle News

Published - February 21, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
An image of young high density apple orchard. Trees are trained to a trellis and the base of the trunks (lower 2') are coated in white latex paint to minimize southwest injury.
Commercial Tree Fruit Extension Meeting in Henderson County [February 20th]

Published - February 13, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
A woman and her black and white dog searching the soil in an orchard for truffles.
We’ve Made an Exciting Discovery in Our NC State University Research Truffle Orchard!

Published - February 5, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
a flier describing the 2026 online forest farming office hours dates and description
2026 Online Forest Farming Office Hours!

Published - January 26, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
A woman in a hat harvesting seeds from goldenseal plants in the woods.
Agroforestry Grants for Farmers and Landowners

Published - January 20, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Upcoming Events

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News From NC State Extension

Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Fire blight in an apple tree
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 3, 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
hole caused by the feeding of a corn earworm larva
Corn Earworm and False Chinch Bug Reports in Strawberries

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
White tent insect trap in apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 5, 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Jonathon Smith Headshot
Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
Floral herbs float in a cup of tea.
Herbal Teas: A Taste of Wellness

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
NC Farmland Advocacy Day
NC Farmland Advocacy Day, May 13!

Published - April 30, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden
Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Decorative banner with a dark green background featuring illustrated strawberries, white flowers, and foliage framing the text “2026 NCSU Strawberry Field Day” in large cream-colored lettering.
NCSU Strawberry Field Day on May 6 at Castle Hayne

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Sprayer spraying apple trees
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 28, 2026

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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