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Cranberry salsa displayed in a white dish with pita chips on the side

May 30, 2018

Celebrate Summer With a Cranberry Salsa

NC State Extension Nutrition Associate Aubrey Mast shares a sweet summer salsa made from cranberries, which will tickle your taste buds and heal your body at the same time. 

Fresh strawberries in boxes at a farmers market

May 23, 2018

Spring Is for N.C. Strawberries

Strawberry breeder Gina Fernandez develops new strawberry varieties for North Carolina growers, which makes it easier for you to enjoy that strawberry shortcake or pick-your-own berries experience during the spring! 

Bright pink downy phlox flowers in a field

Apr 18, 2018

How to Grow Downy Phlox in My Garden

Downy phlox is a native plant to North Carolina and the eastern United States. It's also one of Mark Weathington's favorite spring perennials, having won him over with its show-stealing spread of flowers and perfume-like fragrance. 

Close-up look of a grass lawn.

Mar 19, 2018

Choosing Cool or Warm Season Grass for Your Lawn

Why is my neighbor's lawn flourishing in the winter while my lawn turns brown? Learn about the benefits of both cool and warm weather turfs, and how to care for them. 

A soil sciences student works the soil in his section of garden at North Carolina State University's Agroecology Farm.

Mar 16, 2018

How to Test Your Garden Soil

Ever wonder "what's the best way to fertilize my garden"? It starts with testing your soil, as Jeana Myers demonstrates, which can help you optimize your fertilization and garden results. 

A diseased zinnia flower with rust on its leaves

Mar 15, 2018

How to Manage Pests and Disease in My Garden

You may not be the only one enjoying the (literal) fruits of your gardening efforts. Discover tips and tools to help you maintain your illustrious landscapes through an approach called IPM, or integrated pest management. 

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Mar 14, 2018

How to Plant and Grow Spring Greens

Extension expert Bill Lord shares his secrets for planting and growing a healthy crop of greens like lettuce, beets and spinach in your home garden.