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Rain Gardens
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 421 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 421 Anderson Street, Durham, NC, United States Horticulture
Tomorrow
Apr
26
Thu
Mother Earth News Fair-Asheville
WNC Agricultural Center, 761 Boylston Hwy, Fletcher, NC 28732, USA WNC Agricultural Center, 761 Boylston Hwy, Fletcher, NC 28732, USA Horticulture
2 days away
Apr
28
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A Day of Self-Care: Exploring Horticultural Therapy
JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Horticulture
3 days away
Apr
28
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Landscape Potential IV: Improving Curb Appeal Through Foundation Planting
JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Horticulture
3 days away
Apr
28
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Gala in the Garden and Rare Plant Auction
JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Horticulture
2 weeks away
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19
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20
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Wild Herb Weekend-the NC Herb Association Annual Conference
Valle Crucis Conference Center, 146 Skiles Way, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA Valle Crucis Conference Center, 146 Skiles Way, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA Horticulture
3 months away
Jul
27
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Sep
21
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Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, USA Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, USA Horticulture
6 months away
Nov
9
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New Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook Now Available Online
What vegetable varieties are proven to perform in the Southeastern region? How do I control late blight on tomatoes? …
Muscadine Grower Survey
Dear Muscadine Grower Community, Thank you again for having me on last Saturdays’ meeting. I have enjoyed it a lot …
Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?
Click on the flowchart below to help you determine if you need a pesticide license or certificate. Also, there are …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
Prevent Weeds in Spring Color Beds
It is almost time to transition color beds for summer. As you think about your options for this season …
Food Safety Talk 150: Rambunctious Ramble in the Jungle
The show opens with Ben recounting of his thoughts on Temple Grandin's talk in North Carolina, and the Humboldt …
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Garden Benefit to Support Juvenile Justice Gardens
Anne Spafford Landscape Architect Associate Professor Department of Horticultural Science NC State University A plan to create gardens at two juvenile detention centers to help at-risk …
NC Extension Gardener Handbook
Now available from UNC Press: North Carolina Extension Gardner Handbook HARDCOVER: $60 DIGITAL VERSION: $50 Published: April 2018 728 pp., 8.5 x 11 1067 color plates, …
Spring Caneberry Chores
Blackberry leaves and buds eastern NC April 3 2018.Spring Caneberry (Raspberry and Blackberry) Chores 2018Dr. Gina Fernandez, Small Fruit …
Team Rubus blog open_in_browserFood Safety Talk 149: Free-range, Grass-fed Raised Unicorns
This episode starts with a discussion on running really long relay races and unplanned home repairs. Don and Ben then …
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Want a Temporary Position Working on Hops, Organic Vegetables and More?
We have two temporary positions we are looking to fill in western North Carolina. One will work at the …
Hiring Two Farmlink Coordinators!
WNC Farmlink and NC Farmlink are two grant funded projects that were created to help match farmers looking for …
2018 Western North Carolina Gardening Symposium
2018 Western North Carolina Gardening Symposium October 3, 2018 Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC Keynote speaker is Joe Lamp’l, gardening expert, …
Plants Do That Inside Where We Heal
Want to shorten the stay in the hospital and heal faster? Research shows plants can help people do that. According …
Extension Specialists in Horticulture, Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Soils Crafted the Extension Gardener Handbook
North Carolina State Extension Specialists in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, soils, plant biology, crops, forestry and environmental resources, and …
Cost Effective Weed Control in Container Nurseries
Proper herbicide application and frequent hand weeding can reduce weed control costs. Check out the article in Nursery Management …
10 Steps to Starting a Community Garden
Two great articles on NC Community Gardens by Tina Vasquez in Carolina Country Garden Guides. 10-Steps-to-Starting-a-Community-Garden Rethinking Community …
Plants Do That . . . Inside
“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information …