Controlling Fire Ants in Your Yard

Numerous fire ants on a piece of wood in front of a blue background

Published on Jul 19, 2019

Controlling Fire Ants in Your Yard

We all know that fire ants are bad news, but how do you spot them? And what can you do to get rid of them?

A cute little girl holds a freshly picked cucumber from a raised bed garden. Selective focus on the cucumber in the foreground.

Published on Jun 26, 2019

Growing Cucumbers in Your Home Garden

Cucumbers pack a cool, crisp punch as a healthy snack, salad or pickling project. We'll show you how easy it is to grow your own!

Published on Jun 12, 2019

Make Your Own Fresh-Pack Dill Pickles

Making your own pickles lets you experiment with exciting ingredients and flavors at home. Your perfect pickle awaits, so let's get started!

Published on May 23, 2019

Kale and Napa Cabbage Slaw

Napa cabbage paired with kale and a zesty dressing make eating the Med way easy and delicious. Watch for the recipe and learn the chiffonade slicing technique as a bonus!

Two young boys are holding yellow baby chicks at a farm education event by NC State University.

Published on Apr 30, 2019

Why You Need to Wash Your Hands Around Animals

Whether you're holding fluffy baby chicks at the fair (who can resist?) or petting your pooch at home, it's important to wash your hands! Find out why and how to do it well.

Young boy helping his father wash carrots under running water in kitchen sink

Published on Apr 10, 2019

The Safest Way to Wash Produce

Food safety doesn’t stop at the store. Find out why it's so important to wash your fresh produce at home, and how to do it well.

A blue garden trowel filled with soil is resting on a table

Published on Feb 28, 2019

Tips for Starting a Container Garden

Who said a backyard was required for gardening? You can grow potatoes on your porch or strawberries on your stoop with a container garden - find out how.

Jars with flour and grain with stalks of wheat

Published on Feb 21, 2019

Turning N.C. Wheat into Flour

We explore how N.C. wheat becomes the flour you’ll find in everyday products and lining the shelves at your local grocery store or farmers market.

Published on Jan 30, 2019

Protect the Pollinator – NC State Works to Preserve Billion Dollar Bees

Dwindling honey bee colonies are a global concern - a $15 billion concern. Bees help pollinate more than 100 crops, providing invaluable support to North Carolina's $84 billion agriculture industry. Busy bees, indeed.

Worms in a compost bin with food scraps and soil

Published on Jun 20, 2018

Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage

Use those food leftovers, enhance your plants and protect the environment...with worms! Dig in and discover more.

Author: Justin Moore