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NC FarmLink was recently featured in Tobacco Farm Quarterly. In the article, found on page 18, journalist, Lara Ivanitch …
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Greenhouse Vegetable Training for Extension Agents in the Southeast
Greenhouse Vegetable Production for Extension Agents in Southeastern US Tennessee and North Carolina are teaming up to host a special Greenhouse …
Economist Dr. Charlie Hall Advises the Green Industry to Focus on Marketing the Wide Array of Functional Benefits of Plants
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Backyard Composting
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Be on the Look Out in October
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Experts in Soils, Food Safety, Horticulture, and Soil Contaminants at NC State University and the Nicholas School of the …
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Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?
9/16/2020 – The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. The reason …
NC Tree Identification
Trees of North Carolina A Free, On-Line Plant Identification tool Featuring native and naturalized trees of North Carolina. Includes images of bark, twigs, …
September Tips for the Gardener - 6 Minute Video Featuring Linda Blue
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Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook
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Certify Your Pollinator Garden
The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Register your pollinator-friendly garden, large or small. Even a container garden can serve pollinators. Million Pollinator Gardens Pollinator …
Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
Hard to Think About Winter Weeds Now, But It Is Time
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