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Feb 10, 2022

Tips for Tidying Your Garden in Winter

Spending a little time tending your tools and your beds at the end of the fall garden season will help you be ready for early spring planting without the burden of carryover clean-up chores. 

Animated graphic of various people performing tasks associated with Christmas trree production.

Dec 11, 2020

Real or Fake? In North Carolina, Real Trees Win

Take a quick, animated journey through the North Carolina Christmas tree industry, then head out to claim your live tree today! 

A man is holding a glass bowl with eggnog inside, pouring the contents into another glass bowl while preparing the recipe.

Dec 19, 2019

The Safe Way to Enjoy Eggnog This Winter

Whether your family has a secret recipe that's been passed down for generations - or if you just Googled one last night - our food safety specialist shares simple steps to help you add a dash of safety to your eggnog. 

Two women looking at a green holiday wreath hanging on a rack.

Dec 8, 2019

Supporting Local Businesses During the Holidays

As you go about your holiday shopping this year, don’t forget about local businesses like Sanderson Wreaths, who are using products from N.C. farms to create beautiful works of art. 

A young smiling boy in a red jacket is hugging a Christmas tree at a Christmas tree stand

Dec 5, 2019

Caring for Your Christmas Tree

Christmas trees need proper care or they’ll quickly lose their luster and quality. Don't be a Grinch, follow these simple steps to keep your tree merry and bright throughout the season! 

A farmer and Extension agent inspect a Christmas tree at a Christmas tree farm in the North Carolina mountains.

Nov 28, 2019

N.C. Christmas Trees: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Journey into the world of North Carolina Christmas trees to discover how NC State helps farmers grow, harvest and sell these seasonal delights. 

Leftover sliced turkey on a sheet of aluminum foil on the kitchen counter after a big holiday dinner.

Nov 22, 2019

Safely Storing Your Holiday Meal Leftovers

It’s after the big meal that you’ll face some of the biggest questions, like “Can I nap right away?” and “How long can the turkey and fixin’s sit out safely?” 

A variety of poinsettia plants at Poinsettia Field Day in a Raulston Arboretum greenhouse.

Nov 13, 2019

How to Care for Your Poinsettia

As you set out to pick the perfect poinsettias for your home, let our experts share a few tips to help you choose and keep a healthy plant... It's our gift to you!