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Season Extension

Check out the great Season Extension information and resources on the Growing Small Farms website by Debbie Roos.

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Growing Communities Through Gardens

This 12 page introduction to community gardens provides an overview of What is a Community Garden? Types of Community Gardens! Benefits of Community Gardens! Starting a Garden! Recruiting Partners…

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Community Gardening 101 - a 30 Min Video

Click here to learn how to create and sustain a community garden! forming a leadership team, Organizing the garden, Selecting a good site, Sustainably designing, planting and maintaining the garden,…

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Gardening Tips for December

Check out this on Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Christmas trees and more.Featuring Linda Blue

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Vermicomposting

Earthworms convert organic matter (including food scraps, paper, animal manure, and yard trimmings) into a valuable soil amendment and plant nutrients. NC State Extension Vermicomposting page

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Dealing With Ash & Smoke From Wildfires

Tips for community gardeners dealing with smoke and ash from wildfires. Wear an N-95 mask to protect your lungs if air quality is impacted, and stay indoors if advised. Rinse plants regularly to wash…

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USDA Opens People’s Garden Initiative to Gardens Nationwide

USDA is expanding its People’s Garden Initiative to include eligible gardens nationwide. School gardens, community gardens, urban farms, and small-scale agriculture projects in rural, suburban and…

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2022 Leadership Academy for Community Gardeners

Free 2-day Training for Community Garden LeadersOctober 29th and November 5th9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Lunch ProvidedFarm Tours IncludedRecreation Building4561 County Home Rd., Greenville, NCRegister Online

Training schedule: Oct 29 Day 1 and Nov 5 Day 2, Pitt County 9:00am–3:00pm; contact jktorres@ncsu.edu

Free 2-Day Training for Community Garden Leaders

Free 2-day Training for Community Garden LeadersOctober 29th and November 5th9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Lunch ProvidedTours IncludedRecreation Building4561 County Home Rd., Greenville, NCRegister Online

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2022 Community Garden Leadership Academy

Free 2-day Training for Community Garden LeadersOctober 29th and November 5th9 am - 3:00 pmLunch ProvidedFarm Tours IncludedRecreation Building4561 County Home Rd., Greenville, NCRegister Online