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Rutherford County Center
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Dog Vomit Slime Mold: A Photo Journal

When you see a mustard yellow slimy blob on your raised beds, relax and enjoy the show. The latin name is Fuligo septica but it is commonly referred to as ‘Dog Vomit Slime Mold”. Ewwww. Slime molds…

Lee County Center
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New Weather Station Brings Hyper-Local Science to the Pollinator Haven Garden and Lee County

I am thrilled to announce that the N.C. Cooperative Extension—Lee County Center now houses a research-grade weather station right in our Pollinator Haven Garden behind the McSwain Extension Center on…

Burke County Center
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Gardening in the Fall

Radio TranscriptSeptember 21st, 2026Tanner CollierHello, this is Tanner Collier, the Horticulture Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center. Fall is upon us, so let's talk about…

Guilford County Center
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The Gardening Hot Seat

Join us for this live Q&A session where you will have the opportunity to ask your gardening questions to our expert panel.Meet the panel:Taylor Jones- Area(s) of expertise: trees, insects, and…

Burke County Center
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Seeding Your Lawn in the Fall

Radio TranscriptSeptember 14th, 2026Tanner CollierHello, this is Tanner Collier, the Horticulture Agent with Burke County Cooperative Extension. It is that time of the year again so we are going to…

Burke County Center
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Lace Bugs in Eggplants

Radio TranscriptSeptember 7th, 2026Tanner CollierHello, this is Tanner Collier, the Horticulture Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension – Burke County Center. Today, we are going to talk about “Lace…

Burke County Center
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Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers

Alamance County Center
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Alamance County Extension Master Gardener℠ 16th Annual Plant Sale

16th Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Plant Sale 2026SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, September 16, 2026Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.In-person location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alamance County…

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Durham County Horticulture Agent Ashley Troth stands with statewide EMG program manager Charlotte Glen while holding the 2026 Distinguished Early Career Award

Strengthening the Extension Master Gardener Program through Visionary Leadership: Ashley Troth Wins National Early Career Award

The NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ program is proud to celebrate Durham County Horticulture Agent Ashley Troth, recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Early Career Award from the Extension Master…

Burke County Center
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Late Summer Weeding

Radio TranscriptAugust 31st, 2026Tanner CollierHello, this is Tanner Collier, the Horticulture Agent with Burke County Cooperative Extension. Today, we are going to discuss the importance of “late…