Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture- Online Course Begins 8/17/2020
Learn more and register today at go.ncsu.edu/therapeutic-hort-online This Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture course is the first in a series of …
Lawn & Garden
Donna's Plant of the Month - Hydrangea
Nothing symbolizes the southern garden more than the hydrangea. These bold and beautiful plants announce that the growing season …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
Donna's Garden Tips for July
There’s still time for a late crop of green beans. Find an empty spot and plant as soon as …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
It’s Time for Summer Pruning
Summertime has arrived, and hopefully you are finished planting in your garden. So what’s left to do now? As …
New Landscaping Design Guide Features Native Coastal NC Plants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Mosher, communications director, kmosher@ncsu.edu Gloria Putnam, coastal resources and communities specialist, gfputnam@ncsu.edu A new set of landscaping …
June Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Chiggers - Invisible but Unforgettable!
It’s summer and outdoor events are the norm. Picking blackberries, picnics, hikes, camping trips, fishing on a river bank-all …
Exobasidium Disease in Blueberries
I recently visited a small Chatham County blueberry farm and found some of the bushes were infected with Exobasidium, …
Commercial Pesticide Applicators Recertification Deadline Extended for 2020
Attention Commercial Pesticide Applicators! The recertification deadline for pesticide renewal credits has been extended until September 30, 2020. If you …
Weed Control in the Lawn and Garden
Whether it’s the lawn, flower bed or vegetable garden rain along with warm soil are the perfect conditions for …
Virtual Pollinator Field Day June 22
Virtual Pollinator Field Day Monday, June 22, 2020 3–5 p.m. The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National …
New Publication: Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina
Is your home or community tucked into the woods or surrounded by natural shrubs, woodlands, or marsh? If the …
Late May Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Donna's Plant of the Month - Emerald Green Arborvitae
Gardeners love their hedges. Whether it’s marking a property line, blocking noisy neighbors or traffic or displacing a cold, …
Donna's Garden Tips for June
Continue to pinch back garden mums to insure bushy growth until mid-July Be on the lookout for Japanese beetles. Apply …
Controlling Summer Weeds in the Lawn Workshop
June 4, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. on Zoom Controlling weeds is all about identifying the weed, controlling it at the …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
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