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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
EMG volunteers of Durham County with healthy plants they grew smile and welcome the public to learn about sustainable gardening.
Earth Day is Everyday: Learn How Master Gardener Volunteers Are Growing Greener Communities

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
An EMG volunteer of Durham County presents on pruning in front of a presentation screen that shows the gardening tool in front of a classroom of volunteers who are focused on learning.
2025 Annual Report Spotlights Volunteers' Commitment to Growth through Continuing Ed

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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
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
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
Middle school gardener watering in native plant seedlings
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for April!

Published - January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Cultivating Indoor Calm: Houseplants for Winter Wellness

Published - January 5, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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
Dorsal view of a wasp with black head and thorax and yellow-striped abdomen on white background
Yellow-Legged Hornet on the Doorstep of NC

Published - December 11, 2025

From: Entomology
peaches in crate
The 2026 NC Peach Growers' Society Annual Meeting RESCHEDULED

Published - December 10, 2025

From: Peach Growers Information
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Books About the People-Plant Connection

Published - December 1, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Two red poinsettia plants sitting on a metal surface, seen from above.
Clinic Holiday Closings (Late 2025 - Early 2026)

Published - November 26, 2025

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
catching fish
New Resource Alert: NC Farm Pond Management Calendar Now Available!

Published - November 25, 2025

From: Water Resources
Fairy garde in a birdbath dish featuring a miniature arbor and greenhouse.
Plants for Fairy Gardens

Published - November 21, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Register Now for TH2: Program Development

Published - November 10, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Reconnecting Through Roots

Published - November 3, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Timmy Taylor standing with his wife and grandkids
Planting the Next Generation: Timmy's Family Farm

Published - October 24, 2025

From: NC Farm School
Customers lining up at the Growing Wild Nursery booth.
Photos from Extension’s Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale

Published - September 29, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
Green lynx female on spurred butterfly pea vine (Centrosema virginianum).
Late Summer 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Published - September 22, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
A large black and yellow spider on a hand
Joro Spiders in North Carolina: Everything You Need to Know

Published - September 18, 2025

From: Extension Forestry
Courtesy of Wingate University
Professional Development Event: Union County

Published - September 10, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Sustainability in Therapeutic Horticulture

Published - September 8, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Time to Count Insects in North Carolina on Friday August 22 and August 23 2025
Anyone Can Count Pollinators in North Carolina for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - August 13, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
Photo by Akbar Nemati/Unsplash
August: Safe Pest and Disease Management Practices

Published - August 4, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Photo by Amy Bruzzichesi
Healing Waters: Therapeutic Horticulture and Water Gardening

Published - July 7, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Nurturing Nature: Free Professional Development!

Published - June 20, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
person holding a brown paper bag behind purple flowers in a field
Internship for Henderson Co. Residents With Interest in Agriculture!

Published - June 19, 2025

From: New Crops & Organics
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Register Now for TH3!

Published - June 18, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Four tiles showing different vegetables with disease or disorder symptoms and signs. Top left tomato leaves with chlorosis; Top right squash leaves with powdery mildew; Bottom left broccoli with necrotic leaves; Bottom right pepper leaf with spots.
Important Information Regarding Sample Processing This Summer

Published - June 4, 2025

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
Photo by Amy Bruzzichesi
Garden to Wellness: June's Therapeutic Connection

Published - June 2, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
A grey insect with black spots perched on a twig.
New Neighbors: Spotted Lanternfly in Rockingham County

Published - May 21, 2025

From: Extension Forestry
Courtesy of Trellis of Scotland
Grow Happiness: Celebrating World Therapeutic Horticulture Day!

Published - May 5, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Courtesy of NCBG
Therapeutic Horticulture at NC Botanical Garden

Published - April 25, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Gloved hands planting a sapling; text: "National Volunteer Week April 20–26, 2025"
April 20 - 26 Is National Volunteer Week!

Published - April 22, 2025

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
2024 Extension Master Gardener program impact infographic
Annual Report Explores Our Volunteers' Growing Impact Across North Carolina

Published - April 18, 2025

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Child practicing lassoing a dummy steer while adults watch in a rodeo arena
Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest

Published - April 15, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
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NC State TH Is on YouTube!

Published - April 10, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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