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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…

A closeup photo of Ryan Hamberg, who is joining NC State as Extension weed specialist

Ryan Hamberg is NC State’s New Extension Weed Specialist

Ryan Hamberg will join NC State as Extension weed specialist on Sept. 1, 2026. The position is based in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences within the College of Agriculture and Life…

Washington County Center
Female college student smiling and standing in a wheat field.

Summer in the Blacklands of Bearolina

While many college students seek summer employment at the coast or in the mountains, NC State University student Julie Simons is working with NC State Extension agents in Washington County in the…

Flowers in a box on a table

The Healing Power of Plants

“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” – Alfred AustinWhen Alfred Austin, poet laureate of…

Wake County Center
Purple Flowers

New Horticulture Articles From NC State Extension!

Whether you’re looking to improve your lawn or garden, NC State Extension's latest horticulture articles are a treasure trove of knowledge. NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all…

Pamlico County Center
Close-up image of a ripe fig growing on a fig tree branch surrounded by green leaves.

Time to Plant That Fruit!

Planting Fruit Trees in Pamlico County It may be cold this week, but now is an excellent time to start planting of fruit trees. Most tree fruits do not begin shipping from nurseries until January,…

Pamlico County Center
Soil sample box filled with soil sitting on a grass lawn beside a garden trowel.

Winter Lawn and Garden Chores

Winter is here but spring is just around the corner. Use this time to perform a few garden chores and start planning for spring planting. Soil Testing for Spring Success One of the easiest chores to…

New Hanover County Center
Pinus palustris male cones - March 31 - Warren Co., NC Cathy DeWitt

Track Pine Pollen Season at Home

Spring in the Cape Fear region brings beautiful weather, blooming flowers, and that unmistakable yellow film covering everything outdoors. While pine pollen season can be a nuisance for allergy…

Pamlico County Center
Close-up of a red and pink splotched poinsettia cultivar Premier Jingle Bells, showing its unique color variation in the bracts.

The Flowering Poinsettia & Its Care

Original Author - Dr. Brian Whipker N.C. State ExtensionHistory of the Poinsettia The poinsettia has a long history of cultivation starting with the Aztecs in Mexico. The poinsettia is called…

Pamlico County Center
Table with soil testing boxes, a soil probe, and a form, showing the supplies needed for soil testing provided by the NCDA&CS Agronomic Division.

Essential Winter Chores for Your Garden and Landscape

Winter is an excellent time to prep those garden spaces for spring planting and to perform routine maintenance in the landscape. Soil Testing for Garden and Turf One of the easiest chores to perform…