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Lee County Center
wooden planter container with mixed plants

Container Gardening Class Series Inspired by Lee County Ag Week 2026 “Together We Grow” Theme

Celebrate Lee County Ag Week 2026! This year’s theme, "Together We Grow," is a call to action for every resident—whether you have a hundred-acre farm or a small apartment balcony.In Lee County, we…

Extension Gardener
A close-up photo of seedlings of kale & mustard growing together and ready for harvest.

Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

If you’re short on space but still want to grow delicious and nutritious vegetables for the table, consider giving microgreens a try. You don’t need a big vegetable garden, and you don’t have to…

Stokes County Center
A dozen seedlings in small pots.

Spring Vegetable Garden Tips

Now is a good time to take a soil test to see if any lime is needed to adjust soilpH or correct fertility imbalances in the soil. Adding compost or other fertilizeramendments, according to your soil…

Onslow County Center
Grow bucket with cucumber plant

Community Bucket Brigade

Join us on March 7th for our Bucket Brigade! Plant a free take-home "Grow Bucket" and learn first steps to growing your own fresh produce from our Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers!

Gaston County Center
Homesteading: Backyard Basics — Plant. Grow. Preserve. Eat. with NC Cooperative Extension logo

Homesteading Series Offers Hands-on Skills for Self-Sufficient Living

Whether you dream of harvesting fruit from your own backyard, baking bread from scratch, or raising healthy livestock, our upcoming Homesteading Series is here to help you build practical, real-world…

New Hanover County Center
Native Plant Garden at the NHC Arboretum in New Hanover County

Spring to-Dos for Lawn & Garden

Start with a Soil TestBefore adding fertilizer or amendments, a soil test tells you exactly what your soil needs. Testing helps you avoid over- or under-fertilizing and ensures optimal growing…

Cumberland County Center
spring vegetable garden

Spring Vegetable Garden 101 - A Better Living Series Workshop

The 2026 Better Living Series continues in February with "Spring Vegetable Garden 101" on February 17, 2026 with two workshop opportunities. The first workshop will be held at 12:00noon and a second…

Beaufort County Center
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Garden Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Reflection

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Beaufort County***Being that we just recently celebrated Thanksgiving, many of us pause to count our…

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,…

Extension Gardener
Collage of 3 photos: kale, pelargonium flower, and a trowel digging in a raised bed of seedlings.

Register for the 2026 Gardens, Lawns & Landscapes Classes

Are you ready to dig into your passion and become a true gardening expert? This isn't just a series of classes—it's your chance to cultivate real expertise with the Extension Gardener program from NC…