Margaret Bloomquist

Hemp plants grown at NC State University's Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River, N.C.

Feb 26, 2022

A Budding Industry: North Carolina Hemp

Discover how hemp has taken root in North Carolina, its future as a viable crop for growers, and what that means for consumers across the state and beyond.

Discover medicinal plants for your home garden in North Carolina and the Southeast.

Dec 18, 2021

Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden

Herbs have been used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Today they're more popular than ever. Learn how to incorporate them into your home garden or landscape.