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Support Horticulture Programming at 39th Annual EMG Plant Sale

Published - April 10, 2026 Read
Backyard Sustainability Series starting at the NHC Arboretum each Wednesday from May 6 to June 10

Backyard Sustainability Series – Spring 2026

Published - March 24, 2026 Read
Looking up at Spanish Moss

Hanging Tough - Resilience of Spanish Moss

Published - April 3, 2026 Read

News From New Hanover County Center

blueberry packing house
Cleaning and Sanitation for the Blueberry Industry

Published - April 10, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
Crew at Zanuadu Farms in Onslow County
Thank a Farmworker Today

Published - March 27, 2026

Early handling and socialization turn curious chicks into gentle backyard companions that are easy to manage and a joy to keep.
From Coop to Kitchen: A Guide to Starting Your Backyard Flock

Published - March 20, 2026

1937 4-H Health Festival in New Hanover County
The Rich History of North Carolina 4-H

Published - March 19, 2026

Participants learn about Rain Gardens Creek Week 2026
Celebrate Cape Fear Creek Week, March 14 - 21

Published - March 13, 2026

Seed packets are like instruction manuals. Follow directions closely for best germination success
From Packet to Plant: Understanding Seed Terminology

Published - March 6, 2026

Youth presenting on gymnastics at county activity day
4-H Youth Can Now Register for County Activity Day - April 27th Deadline

Published - March 3, 2026

Tabletop work In Lewis Greenhouse
Green Socializing

Published - February 27, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Extension Master Gardener Association Plant Sale Thursday | Apr 16 | 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Extension Master Gardener Association Plant Sale Friday | Apr 17 | 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Extension Master Gardener Association Plant Sale Saturday | Apr 18 | 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Extension Master Gardener Association Plant Sale Sunday | Apr 19 | 12:00 PM — 4:00 PM 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Southeast District Teen Retreat Fri Apr 24 — Sun Apr 26
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News From NC State Extension

Dr. Dara Bloom receiving an award from Dr. David Monks at the NCSU Outreach and Engagement Awards Ceremony
NC State Celebrates Dr. Dara Bloom: A Career Dedicated to Transforming Local Food Systems

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Local Food
A Durham community member counts pollinators and records the number counted in a verdant demonstration garden for the 2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census .
See How Pollinator Census Participation Makes a Difference in the 2025 Annual Report

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Cultivating the Market: A Conversation with Jean Brownfield

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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Supervisory Training Workshop for Spanish-speaking workers

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Community Development
A close-up photo of seedlings of kale & mustard growing together and ready for harvest.
Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
banner for the webinar about How to Get Started with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC on April 15
Learn more and get involved with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC in 2026

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Two women in green Master Gardener aprons lead a tour through colorful gardens.
Annual Report Explores Our Volunteers' Growing Impact Across North Carolina

Published - April 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Picture of alfalfa field
Workshop: Alfalfa Production in North Carolina

Published - April 2, 2026

From: Forages
Gardening experts install plants at Cooperative Extension.
April is Global Volunteer Month: Shining a Light on the Volunteers Who Inspire Us!

Published - April 1, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Planting Intentions: The Therapeutic Power of the Growing Season

Published - April 1, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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