Published on May 23, 2019 Growing Rhododendrons in North Carolina Rhododendrons grace the mountains with colorful flowers, but new heat-tolerant varieties make it possible to grow this garden beauty across North Carolina.
Published on May 22, 2019 How to Cook Seared Salmon Cooking fish may seem intimidating, but it's easier than you think to whip up a quick, healthy salmon dish.
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.
Published on Apr 22, 2019 How to Become a Master Gardener Volunteer Volunteers in the NC State Extension Master Gardener program help provide home gardeners with science-based gardening solutions. Learn how you can get involved!
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.
Published on Apr 2, 2019 Conducting a Controlled Burn to Restore Longleaf Pines Learn how controlled burns maintain and restore important biomes and landscapes like longleaf pine forests.
Published on Mar 26, 2019 Whole Wheat Pasta With Pesto and Vegetables Have you ever heard that eating healthy is expensive? With this simple and delicious recipe, you'll think otherwise!
Published on Mar 14, 2019 Growing Snow Peas and Sugar Snaps Peas are a staple in every southern kitchen, and many different varieties can be grown right here in North Carolina. Learn more about sugar snaps and snow peas!
Published on Mar 14, 2019 How to Grow Baptisia in Your Garden Baptisia is a colorful flowering, native North Carolina plant that's easy to grow and deer resistant. Learn how to add some color to your garden!
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.