Community Gardens Publications and Factsheets

Title Collection Date
Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs 07/08/2016
Garden Cleanup for Pollinators: Trim Perennial Stems in Their First Winter 05/22/2025
North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook MAIN DOCUMENT North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook 02/01/2022
Vegetable Gardening: A Beginner's Guide 10/06/2023
16. Vegetable Gardening North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook 02/01/2022
A Gardener's Guide to Soil Testing 08/20/2019
Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs 08/04/2016
Blackberries for the Home Garden 03/21/2024
A Gardener's Guide to Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs 02/06/2025
General Pruning Techniques 04/07/2020
Selecting and Managing Lawn Grasses for Shade 07/01/2021
2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual MAIN DOCUMENT 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 01/23/2026
Control of Root-Knot Nematodes in the Home Vegetable Garden 02/15/2018
Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research 08/11/2023
How to Organize a Community Garden 06/17/2019
Mealybugs 08/01/2010
What is a Bee Hotel? How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel 07/06/2022
How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont 04/04/2019
Kale 01/20/2026
Postemergence, Non-Selective Herbicides for Landscapes and Nurseries 10/31/1998
Bee Hotel Design and Placement How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel 07/06/2022
Harvesting and Preserving Herbs for the Home Gardener 02/28/1998
Pests of Tomato Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/17/2024
Pests of Beans and Peas Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/04/2024
Asparagus 03/27/2020
Collard Greens 06/22/2020
Soil, Plots, and Planters Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Winterizing the Herb Garden 01/31/1999
Butterflies in Your Backyard 02/03/2026
Appendix E. Season Extenders and Greenhouses North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook 02/01/2022
Backyard Composting of Yard, Garden, and Food Discards 04/07/2017
Pests of Potato Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/13/2024
Postemergence Grass Control in Landscapes and Nurseries 09/21/2018
Sooty Molds 11/01/2002
Appendix G. Permaculture Design North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook 02/01/2022
Pests of Sweetpotato Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/14/2024
Manage Compost and Soil Contaminated with Broadleaf Herbicides in Residential, School, and Community Gardens 04/20/2022
Before the Cut 03/31/2020
Organic Sweet Corn Production 11/30/2005
Weed Management in Annual Color Beds 06/30/2007
Twospotted Spider Mites on Landscape Plants 06/01/2009
A Gardener's Guide to Protecting Water Quality 01/01/2000
Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables MAIN DOCUMENT Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 05/29/2024
Pests of Peppers Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/12/2024
Options for Backyard Stream Repair 08/08/2018
Pests of Lettuce Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/11/2024
Appendix D. Garden Tools North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook 02/01/2022
Easy Fruits to Grow at Childcare Center Gardens 07/24/2023
Container Garden Planting Calendar for Edibles in the Piedmont 01/01/2011
Armored Scale Identification and Management on Ornamental Plants 08/01/2010
Pests of Okra Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/12/2024
Using Plastic Mulches and Drip Irrigation for Vegetables 01/31/2001
Chemical Weed Control 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 01/23/2026
Interpreting Freeze / Frost Probabilities from the National Centers for Environmental Information 02/28/2020
Growing Strawberries in Childcare Center Gardens 07/27/2023
Tools to Make the Cut 04/01/2020
Community Backyard Composting Programs Can Reduce Waste and Save Money 06/09/2020
Pests of Asparagus Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/03/2024
Red Imported Fire Ants in the Landscape 09/01/2009
Managing Backyards and Other Urban Habitats for Birds 05/06/2022
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens 09/16/2015
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens 09/16/2015
Growing Blueberries in Childcare Center Gardens 07/27/2023
Pests of Conifers Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Pests of Sweet Corn Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/14/2024
Pests of Carrots Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/11/2024
Pests of Rose Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel MAIN DOCUMENT How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel 07/06/2022
Minimizing Risks of Soil Contaminants in Urban Gardens 08/31/2020
Pests of Rhododendron Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Growing Food Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
A Step-by-Step Approach to Pruning Carlos Muscadine Grapevines 01/01/2013
A Small Backyard Greenhouse for the Home Gardener 02/01/1996
Pests of Eggplant Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/04/2024
Meet the Residents How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel 07/06/2022
Growing Fruit Trees in Childcare Center Gardens 07/27/2023
Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook MAIN DOCUMENT Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Squash Bees 12/15/2015
Pests of Azalea Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs MAIN DOCUMENT Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens 09/24/2020
Pests of Boxwood Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Insect Control 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 01/23/2026
21. Youth, Community, and Therapeutic Gardening North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook 02/01/2022
Fertilizer Use 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 01/23/2026
Pests of Onion Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables 06/12/2024
Funding and Resources Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Pests of Gardenia Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Composting in Childcare Center Gardens 08/03/2020
Pests of Holly Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Vermicomposting in Childcare Center Gardens 08/03/2020
Management Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Appendix 3. Plants that Produce Hollow or Pithy Twigs and Stems Used by Nesting Bees in Eastern North America How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel 07/06/2022
Food Safety and Garden Health Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers 11/07/2019
Dealing With Snakes After a Storm 07/12/2023
Southern Red Mite and Spruce Spider Mite 01/01/2011
Pests of Dogwood Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers 09/16/2015
Pests of Ligustrum Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Communities Thrive on Trees 04/03/2020
Snacking and Cooking with Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens 09/16/2015
Black Twig Borer 09/01/2003
Managing Weeds in Childcare Center Gardens 07/27/2023
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens 09/16/2015
Pests of Crape Myrtle Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Site Selection Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Pests of Camellia Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Pesticide Use and Safety Information 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 01/23/2026
Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments 06/22/2017
Organizing a Community Recycling Program 08/19/2019
Disease Control 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 01/26/2026
Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources MAIN DOCUMENT Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources 02/01/2022
Pests of Pyracantha Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Appendix 4. Building Plans for a Simple Bee Hotel Shelter How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel 07/06/2022
Food Garden Design Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Troubleshooting Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Pests of Euonymus Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
Three Components of Farm to ECE: Gardening, Cooking, and Local Food Purchasing Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents 01/19/2023
Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension 11/08/2017
Let’s Work Together in Addressing Environmental and Societal Issues: Guide to Engaging Stakeholders and Communities 07/05/2022
Eastern North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs 06/15/2016
Gleaning Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension 11/08/2017
Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension 11/08/2017
Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension 11/08/2017
Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes 10/29/2017
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens 09/16/2015
Site Preparation Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Organization Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Food Pantry Produce Markets Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension 11/08/2017
Pests of Lilac Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs 01/01/1993
How to Send Specimens for Disease, Insect, and Weed Identification 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 01/23/2026
Animal Damage Control 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 01/26/2026
Composting at NC Residential and Summer Camps 11/28/2022
Chemical Application Equipment 2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 01/23/2026
Claycolored Leaf Beetle 06/10/2015
Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents MAIN DOCUMENT Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents 01/19/2023
Nantucket Pine Tip Moth 08/08/2017
Appendix 1. Bee Hotel Checklist How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel 07/06/2022
Common Insects of Wildflower Plantings within North Carolina Turfgrass: A Field Guide 02/15/2024
Getting Started Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Landscape Management Calendar 05/03/2021
Introduction Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension MAIN DOCUMENT Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension 11/08/2017
Beyond the Garden Gate Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook 08/10/2017
Farm to Early Care and Education Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents 01/19/2023
Connecting to Early Childhood Partners in Your Community Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents 01/19/2023
Appendix 5. Additional Resources How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel 07/06/2022
Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—Blank Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources 02/01/2022
Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources 02/19/2025
Mini-Gardening 03/31/1995
Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—An Example Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources 02/01/2022
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens 04/04/2020
Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable Family Engagement Opportunities with Farm to ECE Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents 01/20/2023
Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources 02/01/2022
Application for Community Gardening Assistance Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources 02/01/2022
Community Garden Asset Inventory Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources 02/01/2022
Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources 02/01/2022
Root Inhibitors 05/10/2016