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Fescue lawn
Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

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Homesteading: Backyard Basics — Plant. Grow. Preserve. Eat. with NC Cooperative Extension logo
Fall Homesteading Series Offers Hands-on Skills for Self-Sufficient Living

Published - January 29, 2026

A volunteer helping a student garden
2026 Extension Master Gardener Class

Published - October 21, 2025

Screenshot of public garden map
Are Gardeners Coming to Visit for the Holidays?

Published - June 24, 2025

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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
tomato plant with disease
Sick Plants? The Dr. Is In!

Published - April 10, 2025

Getting Started With Backyard Chickens Webinar

Published - December 3, 2024

Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake Mushroom Inoculation Workshop

Published - November 27, 2024

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

Published - October 23, 2024

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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

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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

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

Published - October 23, 2024

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

Published - October 23, 2024

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Flooded landscape
Managing Flooded Landscapes

Published - October 23, 2024

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

Published - October 23, 2024

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

Published - October 21, 2024

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Thumbnail Shots of Plants Do That Publications
#Plants Do That

Published - October 21, 2024

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Luffa on the vine
Growing & Harvesting Luffa

Published - October 17, 2024

Orange chainsaw set on grass
Using a Chainsaw

Published - October 1, 2024

Question Mark
Have a Gardening Question?

Published - September 17, 2024

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Woman standing in woodland, gesturing with hands; on-screen text reads "Extension Agent"
September Tips for the Gardener - 6 Minute Video Featuring Linda Blue

Published - September 1, 2024

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Cover: "Southeastern U.S. 2015 Vegetable Crop Handbook" with vegetable photos and greenhouse
Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook

Published - August 25, 2024

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2nd Annual Pollinator Photo Contest; submit Aug 5–16; go.ncsu.edu/gcphotocontest
2024 Pollinator Photo Contest

Published - August 5, 2024

Two mature tomatoes on vine with white fuzzy mold, discolored spots, and wilted leaves
Tomato Late Blight

Published - July 17, 2024

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Green leaf with large brown necrotic lesions and surrounding yellow discoloration
Potato Late Blight

Published - July 14, 2024

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Small yellow songbird perched on a bare tree branch
Wildlife Friendly Landscapes

Published - June 18, 2024

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Heat emergency: Call 911; cool with water/ice; remove clothing; give water; do not leave
Prevent, Identify and Manage Heat Safety Concerns

Published - June 13, 2024

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Chart "Southeast Bumble Bee (Bombus) Females" showing female bee illustrations with species names
How to Identify Bumble Bees

Published - May 29, 2024

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Leaf with powdery mildew and dark lesions, label "1575453"
Cucurbit Downy Mildew

Published - May 14, 2024

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Sign that says "Spring"
Lots of Time but Not Sure What to Do?

Published - April 5, 2024

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Vegetable Basket
Vegetable Gardening 101

Published - March 27, 2024

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Potted white lily with white bow on windowsill beside glass bottle labeled Coke
Gaston Grower Spotlight March / April 2024

Published - March 27, 2024

Flyer titled "Choosing and Using Edible Flowers" showing a salad photo and a "Cautions" panel
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers

Published - March 20, 2024

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Cyprian receives award from Gaston County School Board
School Gardening Coordinator Receives Award March '24

Published - March 19, 2024

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

Published - March 11, 2024

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Vase of wildflowers
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets

Published - February 13, 2024

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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

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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

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tulips
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine

Published - February 7, 2024

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

Published - December 20, 2023

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