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Therapeutic horticulture gardening benefits NC State Extension New Hanover County
An NC State Extension Agent Promotes Nature as a Healer 

Published - May 7, 2024

From: NC State Extension
Farm to Fork Picnic 2024 graphic showing bread and people's hands
Farm to Fork Picnic - June 2nd at Fearrington Village

Published - April 22, 2024

Six sets of hands holding seedlings
Six Ways to Celebrate Extension Master Gardener Volunteers During National Volunteer Week!

Published - April 21, 2024

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Pink Muhly Grass
Ornamental Grasses in the Home Landscape

Published - April 18, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Asparagus in Garden Bed
Asparagus: the Incredible Edible Ornamental

Published - April 11, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Sign that says "Spring"
Lots of Time but Not Sure What to Do?

Published - April 5, 2024

From: Gardening
Wild Columbine flower
Wild Columbine in the Garden

Published - April 4, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Smal backyard landscape
Choosing a Landscape Contractor

Published - March 28, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Vegetable Basket
Vegetable Gardening 101

Published - March 27, 2024

From: Gardening
decorative flyer
2024 NC 4-H Beekeeping Essay

Published - March 27, 2024

From: Grow For It
Poster: HOWLING WITH CALS summer camp for rising 9th graders; June 9-13, 2024; Apply by April 22
Howling With CALS: Summer Camp for Rising Freshmen

Published - March 27, 2024

From: Grow For It
vegetable garden
I am So Glad I Love to Garden!

Published - March 26, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Boston Lettuce heads in the garden
Lovely Lettuces

Published - March 26, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Frog on bermudagrass
Spring Lawn Care

Published - March 21, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Flyer titled "Choosing and Using Edible Flowers" showing a salad photo and a "Cautions" panel
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers

Published - March 20, 2024

From: Gardening
flats of cool-season vegetables
New "Easy Edibles" Tag in the Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Published - March 11, 2024

From: Gardening
native plants planted today are an investment in the future
Landscape Legacy: Utilizing Native Plants for Natural Landscapes

Published - March 7, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
head shot of Dr. Sangmi Lee
Horticultural Therapy: An update on current research 10 am Friday, 3/29/24

Published - March 7, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
dark green larger old leaf and new light green growth
English Ivy -- Spring is the best time to control this tough weed

Published - March 4, 2024

From: Weeds
Zingiber officinale rhizomes
Edible Baby Ginger: A Spicy, Super Addition to Home Gardens

Published - March 2, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
A group of Master Gardener volunteers pose for a picture beside a colorful banner.
Explore Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Impacts in Our Annual Report!

Published - March 1, 2024

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
People kneeling next to freshly planted medicinal herbs in a forest farming setting
We Are Hiring! NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program

Published - February 26, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
Title Screen from Community Gardening Video
Community Gardening 101 - a 30 Min Video

Published - February 26, 2024

From: Community Gardens
NC State Extension Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center (MHCREC) research station helps growers in the North Carolina mountains
Extending Research to Growers in the North Carolina Mountains

Published - February 20, 2024

From: NC State Extension
Bottom of leaf
Alabama croton

Published - February 17, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Vase of wildflowers
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets

Published - February 13, 2024

From: Gardening
Historic windmill behind a bed of red tulips and orange poppies under blue sky
We are going to the Netherlands April 9-18, 2024 !!! The trip has made!!!

Published - February 13, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Compost Bin
Food Residuals Make Up 21% of Waste. Instead of Throwing It Way, Compost It Into a Valuable Amendment for Your Soil.

Published - February 11, 2024

From: Gardening
Person kneeling and using loppers to cut stems at the base of a shrub
Blueberry Pruning With Dr. Bill Cline: a Video

Published - February 9, 2024

From: Gardening
Decorative image of school garden launch
Extension Grows School Gardens Through New Online Course

Published - February 8, 2024

From: Farm to School
tulips
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine

Published - February 7, 2024

From: Gardening
tomatoes and green peppers displayed in baskets
Organic & Small-Farm Presentations at Winter Vegetable Conference-Asheville

Published - January 23, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
Dolomitic (left) and calcitic (right) liming material. Photo by Hanna Lepsch
Fall Is the Time to Lime

Published - January 21, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
high tunnels with rows of vegetables growing in front
New Programming at Winter Vegetable Conference in Asheville

Published - January 18, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
Flyer for BioAgPro course starting in January 2024
BioAgPro Program Goes Hybrid!

Published - January 15, 2024

From: New Crops & Organics
Mature pecans in tree
Pecan Tree Selection

Published - January 11, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Bird feeding on Calicarpa in the winter
One of the Many Reasons I Love American Beautyberry . . .

Published - December 20, 2023

From: Gardening
Screen Shot of HomeGrown Garden Site
HomeGrown: Short Video Answers From NC State Extension

Published - December 9, 2023

From: Extension Gardener
Image of the DG Handbook 2nd Edition, Front and Back Covers
Give the Gift of Gardening Successfully

Published - December 8, 2023

From: Extension Gardener
This alternate method of staking holds the root ball down without using above ground materials that can be unsightly and trip hazards. These stakes breakdown naturally, and do not need to be removed. Photo by Katy Shook
Transplanting Trees From the Woods

Published - November 14, 2023

From: Extension Gardener
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