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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
Children and adults petting a sheep behind a metal pen; text "Fostering Local Food Connections" and "NC State Extension"
Fostering Connections Through Local Food

Published - January 16, 2025

From: Farm to School
people harvesting Chinese medicinal herb roots in the field
Chinese Medicinal Herb Project Highlighted in Local News

Published - December 16, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
tomatoes growing in a high tunnel with a woman pointing to them
WNC 2025 Winter Vegetable Conference Registration Is Open

Published - December 16, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
a group of people standing in a field
Reflections on 2024 from the NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program Team

Published - December 12, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
NC State Extension helping Western North Carolina WNC apple growers in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Hope After Helene: Extension Promotes Resilience, Renewal for N.C. Apple Growers

Published - November 19, 2024

From: NC State Extension
Students learn in a garden.
The Importance of Farm Field Trips

Published - November 7, 2024

From: Farm to School
Arborists using bucket lift, chainsaw, and stump grinder around a large tree
Storm Damage to Trees

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Gardening
Residential street flooded at night with water covering sidewalks and parked cars.
Publication: Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Gardening
Backyard flooded, standing water covering lawn, fence, and an overturned inflatable pool
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Gardening
Large fallen pine tree branches covering a dark SUV parked next to a house
Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Gardening
flooded chili plant
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Gardening
Multiple large trees collapsed onto a house, crushing its roof and walls
Dealing With Storm Damage in the Landscape

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Gardening
Document titled "Backyard Composting of Yard, Garden, and Food Discards" by Rhonda Sherman
Backyard Composting

Published - October 21, 2024

From: Gardening
Thumbnail Shots of Plants Do That Publications
#Plants Do That

Published - October 21, 2024

From: Gardening
Cover of Growing Communities through Gardens publication
Growing Communities Through Gardens

Published - October 14, 2024

From: Community Gardens
Question Mark
Have a Gardening Question?

Published - September 17, 2024

From: Gardening
Wildflowers of the Atlantic Sutheast
Wildflowers of the Atlantic Southeast

Published - September 12, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Handwritten menu on board beside sign reading: Importance of Summer Feeding & Farm to Summer
Importance of Summer Feeding and Farm to Summer

Published - September 10, 2024

From: Farm to School
Announcement of 9/11/2024 Forest Farming Field Tour at Warren Wilson College
Forest Farming Field Tour-Sept 11-in Swannanoa, NC

Published - September 6, 2024

From: Hemp
Cover for Extension Gardener handbook
Quick Tips for Navigating the Online Version of the NC Extension Gardener Handbook

Published - September 1, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Soil Science Class in the Field
Seven Reasons to Dig a Soils Career

Published - August 17, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Tree branch with large green leaves and a round pink seed pod
Native Plant Profile: Bigleaf Magnolia

Published - August 9, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Mounted large hornet specimen, dorsal view, 1 inch scale
To Date NO Asian Giant Hornets Have Been Found in North Carolina

Published - August 6, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Flier for the 75th anniverary of the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
75th Anniversary Celebration Horticulture Research Field Day!

Published - July 24, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
Poster with information on the Medicinal Herb Grower and Buyer event described in the article
NC Medicinal Herb Grower & Buyer Event

Published - July 24, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
several workers holding bundles of fiber hemp that had just been harvested
Industrial Hemp Morning-Workshop on Fiber Hemp Innovation & Sustainability

Published - July 24, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
barefoot in garden soil
Gardening as a Mindfulness Practice

Published - July 19, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Gala apples on tree
2024 Apple Harvest Management Considerations: Special Focus on Gala

Published - July 18, 2024

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Two mature tomatoes on vine with white fuzzy mold, discolored spots, and wilted leaves
Tomato Late Blight

Published - July 17, 2024

From: Gardening
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