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The newly planted NC State Horticulture Showcase garden features plants bred by NC State Professor Dr. Tom Ranney.
From Lab to Landscape: New Showcase Garden at the Arboretum

Published - May 15, 2026

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New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

Published - May 13, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
Traditional Blueberry Monoculture as seen at the Castel Hayne Crops Research Station
From Row Crops to Food Forests: What Sciences Says About Agriculture and Permaculture

Published - May 7, 2026

Samantha Byrd teaching group in greenhouse
Welcoming New Staff Members to NHC Extension

Published - May 4, 2026

EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden
Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Have a question? EMG volunteers are here to help share their knowledge!
Support Horticulture Programming at 39th Annual EMG Plant Sale

Published - April 10, 2026

A man wearing a striped polo shirt sits on a wicker couch with green cushions and yellow pillows. He's gesturing with his hand while speaking.
Spring 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - March 30, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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

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

Visitors to Turf Field Lab
2026 Turfgrass Short Course

Published - March 16, 2026

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

Published - March 6, 2026

Turf student with tractor on golf course green
9 Reasons to Choose a College Major in Turfgrass

Published - March 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Tabletop work In Lewis Greenhouse
Green Socializing

Published - February 27, 2026

Person placing a plant label among potted seedlings on a table
Spring Plant Sales Support EMG Volunteer Service

Published - February 17, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Tractor spraying pesticides on vegetable field with sprayer at spring
Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

Published - February 16, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
Pinus palustris male cones - March 31 - Warren Co., NC Cathy DeWitt
Track Pine Pollen Season at Home

Published - February 5, 2026

Venus Flytraps in Wilmington
Venus Flytrap Dormancy

Published - February 5, 2026

A classroom of adults is playing a Spin-Off review game on their phones with their instructor.
Spring 2026 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - February 4, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Feathered Friends in the Therapeutic Garden

Published - February 2, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Carolina Bays
Carolina Bays: The Mysterious Wetlands Hidden in Plain Sight

Published - January 30, 2026

House plants that are thriving in winter will continue to grow and bloom, like this spider plant producing pups
Winter Care Tips for Healthy Houseplants

Published - January 23, 2026

Native Plant Garden at the NHC Arboretum in New Hanover County
Spring to-Dos for Lawn & Garden

Published - January 22, 2026

EMG volunteers wrapping tree seedlings for TreeFest participant
TreeFest Success - 2026 Impact

Published - January 20, 2026

Middle school gardener watering in native plant seedlings
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for April!

Published - January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
A view of the Plant Sale at the NHC Arboretum 2025
2026 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association Plant Sale

Published - January 15, 2026

Pesticide Safety School Flyer
Pesticide Safety School Coming to New Hanover County

Published - January 14, 2026

Woman presenter speaking to seated audience with bird images projected on screen
Plant Systematics Course Series for Enthusiasts & Pros

Published - January 7, 2026

Person in yellow-black bee costume posing under tent while woman photographs them at an outdoor fair
From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025

Published - January 6, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Red amaryllis with three blooms on two green stalks in a decorative bulb vase
What to Do With Your Wax-Dipped Amaryllis After the Holidays

Published - January 5, 2026

By Amy Bruzzichesi
Cultivating Indoor Calm: Houseplants for Winter Wellness

Published - January 5, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
2025 WRAPPED — Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, New Hanover County; N.C. Cooperative Extension
New Hanover EMG Volunteers: 2025 Year in Review

Published - January 2, 2026

Extension Master Gardeners and volunteers work to plant a berm at Haven Place community. Photo courtesy of Amy Mead
Roots in the Community: Extension Volunteers Cultivate Knowledge and Connection

Published - January 2, 2026

Two oxen yoked side-by-side led by a person wearing a "MILK'S GOT GAME" shirt
Plan for Fun at the 2026 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!

Published - December 15, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
The carpenters in 2025 from left to right- Joe Kopeka, Bill Carapezza, Steve Eitelman, Ken Campbell, Jim Cutler.
The Hands that Built the Arboretum

Published - December 12, 2025

Man in a grey pullover sits in front of a lit fireplace. He appears relaxed. Background includes festive decor: red poinsettia and a pumpkin. Cozy ambiance.
Winter 2025 Pest Update Video

Published - December 5, 2025

From: TurfFiles
NC State three-panel: turf "Cold Injury/Chloroplast Masking"; closeup "Purple Leaf Tip"; "Leaf spot"
Purple Bermudagrass Greens? Cold Weather Likely to Blame

Published - December 1, 2025

From: Turf Pathology
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Books About the People-Plant Connection

Published - December 1, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Resurrection ferns on a stump
Finding Restoration on Local Trails

Published - November 28, 2025

Collage of 3 photos: kale, pelargonium flower, and a trowel digging in a raised bed of seedlings.
Register for the 2026 Gardens, Lawns & Landscapes Classes

Published - November 21, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
flyer for conference
Conference: Starting a Lawn Care Business

Published - November 21, 2025

From: TurfFiles
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