News From Horticulture

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
kid holding carrots
Regional Farm to School Workshops

Published - January 14, 2026

From: Grow For It
Kids on scooter boards reaching for colorful balls as adults hold their legs on an outdoor plaza
Planting Possibilities: Workshop for Extension Professionals and Volunteers

Published - January 14, 2026

From: Grow For It
World Food Prize Foundation North Carolina Youth Institute logo with green-blue circular emblem
Calling All Youth Innovators! Join Our Research Mentorship With the NC Youth Institute

Published - January 14, 2026

From: Grow For It
two people harvesting bright yellow flowers from rows of plants in a field
Cultivating Community With the NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program

Published - November 10, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
Cripps Pink apples in crate
2025 Apple Maturity Pilot Program [10.16.2025]

Published - October 17, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
apples in crate showing starch pattern
2025 Apple Maturity Pilot Program [9.30.25]

Published - October 1, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
apples in crate
2025 Apple Pilot Maturity Program [9.23.25]

Published - September 23, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Three prong ginseng plant with red berries in the center
Ginseng Workshop in Madison County on Sept 19!

Published - September 16, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
Red Delicious apples in crate
2025 Apple Maturity Pilot Program [9.10.25]

Published - September 11, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Conference flier for the 2025 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference featuring Jeanine Davis as keynote speaker
Join Us at the Forest Farming Conference in Southern Ohio in Late September

Published - September 11, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
Red Delicious apples in crate
2025 Apple Pilot Maturity Program [9.04.25]

Published - September 4, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Red Delicious apples in crate
2025 Apple Maturity Pilot Program [8.27.25]

Published - August 28, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Three rows of apples on purple tray: two rows whole, bottom row halved showing interior browning.
2025 Apple Maturity Pilot Program [8.13.25]

Published - August 14, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Green apple with a long brown cracked scar across its skin and small bruises
2025 Apple Maturity Pilot Program [08.06.25]

Published - August 8, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Boy journaling in school garden
Designing Your School Garden: K - 5th Grade

Published - August 4, 2025

From: Farm to School
Whole and halved green apples in purple tray; halved apples browned with mold.
2025 Apple Maturity Pilot Program [07.24.2025]

Published - July 25, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Image of several apples on a tray in advance of fruit quality evaluations
2025 Apple Maturity Pilot Program [07.18.2025]

Published - July 18, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
NC State Extension horticulture Seed to Supper Hoke County food insecurity
Seed to Supper: Extension Gardening Program Grows Food Security

Published - June 25, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Screenshot of public garden map
Are Gardeners Coming to Visit for the Holidays?

Published - June 24, 2025

From: Gardening
Group of people sitting on the ground pruning and training hops on a research station.
Check Out These Hands-on Learning Opportunities in North Carolina!

Published - June 10, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
two people planting little Chinese medicinal herb plants in a prepared bed on a farm
Our May Newsletter Is Ready for Your Viewing Pleasure!

Published - May 12, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
2024 Extension Master Gardener program impact infographic
Annual Report Explores Our Volunteers' Growing Impact Across North Carolina

Published - April 18, 2025

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Image of several Gala apple fruit clusters that have fruit that are 8mm in diameter and appear to be setting with 4 or 5 fruit in a cluster.
Apple Thinning Update: 04.18.25

Published - April 18, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Hands logo above skyline; Nat'l Urban Extension Leaders Conference; May 6-8, 2025, Durham NC
NC Hosts National Urban Extension Leaders Regional Conference May 6-8

Published - April 11, 2025

From: Durham County Center
Three bloodroot flowers blooming in the woods surrounding by dried leaves
April Showers and Forest Flowers-Our Latest Newsletter

Published - April 9, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
Group of people potting plants on a covered wooden porch
Registration Is Open for Wild Herb Weekend!

Published - April 1, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
Green seedlings sprouting from mulch in a garden bed with greenhouses beyond
Our Latest Newsletter-Spring in the Mountains!

Published - March 12, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
Rows of young saplings planted in furrows across a rural field with distant mountains
Commercial Tree Fruit Extension Meeting in Henderson County [March 6th]

Published - February 25, 2025

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Young woman holding a handful of truffles recently harvested from a truffle orchard in North Carolina
Truffles, Forest Farming, Chinese Herbs, and More!

Published - February 18, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
Hands holding seeds over soil; text: "Online Course: School Garden Classroom" "Starts March 3rd"
Registration OPEN - School Garden Online Course

Published - February 3, 2025

From: Farm to School
Erica × darleyensis crop
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Published - January 29, 2025

NC State Extension Hurricane Helene response helping North Carolina ornamental industry
NC State Extension Helps Ornamental Growers Recover After Helene

Published - January 27, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Garden design plan on table with pink scissors; text: 'Engaging Students in School Garden Design'
Engaging Students in School Garden Design

Published - January 22, 2025

From: Farm to School
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