Food Residuals Make Up 21% of Waste. Instead of Throwing It Way, Compost It Into a Valuable Amendment for Your Soil.
Food scraps and yard debris comprise 28 percent of the solid waste generated in the United States. Many people …
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Blueberry Pruning With Dr. Bill Cline: a Video
Enjoy this 22-minute video of a hands-on blueberry pruning workshop with Dr. Bill Cline: Hands-On Blueberry Pruning Workshop, North …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
One of the Many Reasons I Love American Beautyberry . . .
I love American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana, because birds like it, but they do not love it. This means they don’t bother the …
Gardening Tips for December
Check out this 9 minute video on Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Christmas trees and more. Featuring Linda …
HomeGrown: Short Video Answers From NC State Extension
From Timely Tips to the Latest Discoveries At Homegrown you will find nutritious seasonal recipes, gardening tips and information on …
Are Gardeners Coming to Visit for the Holidays?
Review our interactive map of NC Public Gardens and make plans to take them to explore one or more beautiful …
Give the Gift of Gardening Successfully
Do you have a friend or family member who moved to North Carolina from another climate? Are they finding …
All About Poinsettias
Everything you want to know about Poinsettias How to choose the right poinsettia for you? Decorating with poinsettias Growing poinsettias in the …
The Perfect Gift for Someone Interested in Garden Therapy...
Consider giving one of our Therapeutic Horticulture online classes as a holiday gift! Great opportunity for those interested in working …
2nd Chance to Join a Botanical Adventure in Costa Rica Jan 2024
This is someone’s lucky day!! The January trip to Costa Rica was sold out, but we just had a cancellation so …
Vermicomposting
Earthworms convert organic matter (including food scraps, paper, animal manure, and yard trimmings) into a valuable soil amendment and …