Growing Self-Sufficiency: Extension Volunteers Support Seed Libraries in North Carolina
Did you know that 13.5 million American households were food insecure in 2021? This means that at some time …
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Extension Volunteers Trial NC State Disease-Resistant Tomato Varieties
Tomatoes are one of our most popular vegetables and the pride of many gardeners’ summer vegetable patch. As many …
Planting Basil? NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Recommend These Varieties!
Are you eager to serve caprese salad made with basil harvested from your own garden? Good news! Now that …
What’s in Store Climate-Wise for North Carolina
Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) College 2022 gave us a lot to think about. Especially after hearing Rebecca Ward’s opening …
Get the Buzz on Bees With Dr. Danesha Seth Carley
Did you know honey bee pollination accounts for $15 billion in added crop value in the US? Dr. Danesha …
Why Food Waste Matters
Did you know food scraps are the largest category of waste disposed of in landfills? During Extension Master Gardener℠ …
Learning to Use the Plant Toolbox
Did you know that there have been 9 million views on the NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox so …
Stormwater Runoff Issues Solved With Mitch Woodward
Did you know that stormwater runoff from urban areas is the top pollution source in North Carolina? During Extension …
That Time of Year Again: Basil Downy Mildew Visits NC
Basil downy mildew (BDM) has been confirmed in test plots maintained by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Haywood, Pender, Union, …
Why Are the Leaves of My Basil Turning Yellow?
Does your basil look more like Big Bird than Kermit the Frog, with mottled, yellowing leaves that eventually turn …