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Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
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#Plants Do That
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2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
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The Bees of North Carolina
Congratulations to Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt & Hannah Levenson for this excellent new book, available as a hardcopy for purchase …
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Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …
Celebrate Native Plants Week in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has declared October 21-27, 2019 Native Plants Week in North Carolina! The timing is perfect to celebrate …
Have a Gardening Question?
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2021 – NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure to Spain
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Storm Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and …
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