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Join Us on a Tour of the Gardens of Devon and Cornwall England
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2019 Summer Extension Gardener Newsletter
Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountain Editions Available Now!! Below are some of the featured topics. Summer-flowering trees and shrubs, Dwarf crested iris, Tomatillos, …
SAVE THE DATE
Spring Fling Plant Sale 2019 Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. or until the plants are gone. American Red Cross …
Quick Links to Extension Gardener Tools: Handbook, Plant Database, Online Classes, Newsletter
Handbook Plant Database Online Plant Identification Classes Trees, Shrubs, and Conifers Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants Annuals, Perennials, and …
Explore Beyond the Garden Gate Garden Tour 2019
Saturday, June 1, 2019 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Rain or Shine! The five gardens on this year’s tour are …
2020 – NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure to Spain
THE GARDENS OF CATALONIA, APRIL 23-30, 2020 This seven-day tour will explore the botanical and private gardens of Catalunya, one of …
All of Your Gardening Questions Answered
Need help identifying plants, insects, diseases? Let one of our Extension Master Gardeners help. Helpline Hours MONDAY & THURSDAY 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Open …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Info Table
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Information Table is located all around Buncombe County to help you solve your plant …
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There is hope!! See these cultural and chemical recommendations for managing English Ivy from Dr. Joe Neal, NC State Professor, …
2019 NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure in Tuscany, Italy
October 5–14, 2019 From $3,950 (+750 for Single Room Supplement) Register by April 30, 2019 for a $200 discount Explore public and private Italian …
Eating Seasonally and Locally
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Eating Fresh, Local, Produce. Dr. Alice Ammerman, professor in the Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition has recently …
2019 Spring Extension Gardener Newsletter Available Now
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NC Extension Gardener Handbook Is 40% Off During UNC Press Sale
Only $36 until June 30, 2019, and if you spend $75 you get free shipping! Use the discount code 01DAH40 (zero one …
Introduction to the NC State Extension Plants Database
Take a quick tour to understand how the information and images are organized and then visit the NC State Extension Plants …
Introduction to the Community Garden Portal
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Learn What is in the Extension Gardener Portal, and How to Find it Fast!
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