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New Hanover County Center
Venus Flytraps in Wilmington

Venus Flytrap Dormancy

If you've ever grown a Venus flytrap and watched in horror as it turned black and shriveled up come November, you're not alone. Here's the good news: it probably hasn't. It's entering a dormancy…

Currituck County Center
Beautyberry plant

Gardening for Wildlife

Gardening for Wildlife will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC 27917. This class is perfect for…

Nash County Center
Logo reading "Eastern North Carolina 20|26 Landscape Conference" with outline of North Carolina

Register Now! 28th Annual Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026Nash Community College, Brown Auditorium454 N. Old Carriage RoadRocky Mount, NC 27804Registration:General RegistrationSponsor/Exhibitor RegistrationONLINE REGISTRATION…

Lincoln County Center
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2026 Plant Sale is Open

Please join NC State Extension, Lincoln County Center in supporting a Program Fundraiser to help our 4-H members pursue their life goals.This year we are adding Angel Trumpets, a hibiscus, and more…

New Hanover County Center
Woman presenter speaking to seated audience with bird images projected on screen

Plant Systematics Course Series for Enthusiasts & Pros

Registration opens February 4, 2026Ready to take your plant identification skills to the next level? N.C. Cooperative Extension in New Hanover County is offering a four-part Plant Systematics Course…

Henderson County Center
rhododendron in flower

Native Plants for Western NC

The best source for information on native plants in North Carolina is the NC Native Plant Society website. The website has a very useful list of native plants for the state. Their well-organized…

Durham County Center
Gardening school banner including pictures of tomato, Hattie Meadows, and native plants

Hattie Meadows Gardening School

Come along as we learn from local teachers and experts all about how to help your garden grow. We’ll explore a variety of topics, including soil health, seed starting, garden design, native plants,…

Lincoln County Center
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Hello December 2025 Newsletter

Read our December 2025 Newsletter to see what Lincoln County Extension has in store for you this month! If you would like, join our email list to get a monthly (screen reader friendly) email copy of…

New Hanover County Center
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Native Trees, Shrubs, and Grasses for Urban Coastal Landscapes

There are many challenges to planting in residential and urban spaces in Coastal North Carolina. Compacted soil, drought, and poor plant selection can lead to short life spans for newly installed…

New Hanover County Center
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Erosion Control

Preventing erosion on a slope using plants is an effective and environmentally friendly approach to stabilizing soil. Native plants are especially well-suited to the local climate and soil…