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By Amy Bruzzichesi
Feathered Friends in the Therapeutic Garden

Published - February 2, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Are Gardeners Coming to Visit for the Holidays?

Published - June 24, 2025

From: Gardening
Residential street flooded at night, water covering sidewalks and parked cars
Publication: Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Gardening
Backyard flooded, standing water covering lawn, fence, and an overturned inflatable pool
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Gardening
flooded chili plant
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Gardening
Small hoop cloche over seedlings in wooden bed with plant marker "Dwarf Cucumber"
Season Extension

Published - October 21, 2024

Document titled "Backyard Composting of Yard, Garden, and Food Discards" by Rhonda Sherman
Backyard Composting

Published - October 21, 2024

From: Gardening
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Search Garden Directory

Published - October 20, 2024

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Seafood HACCP Segment Two Workshop
Seafood HACCP Segment 2 Workshop Offered

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Seafood Science
EMG volunteers of Durham County with healthy plants they grew smile and welcome the public to learn about sustainable gardening.
Helping NC Bloom: Read the 2025 Annual Report for Our Impact Highlights

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Flyer promoting the Tractor Supply spring Paper Clover campaign from April 17 through May 3, 2026. The graphic notes that Paper Clover donations support 4-H camp, scholarships, and leadership activities.
4-H Paper Clover Campaign Returns to Tractor Supply

Published - April 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 13, 2026

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Summer Savings are In-Season

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
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Learning Labels, Stretching Budgets

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Farm in Western NC
Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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2026 Strawberry IPM Guide is now available!

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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