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Dig Deeper With Us!: Series Continues in 2026

Dig Deeper With Us! Join us for free monthly talks on gardening. Orange County Public Library, Southern Campus (Drakeford Complex, Carrboro:Sunday, Jan. 11, 2-3:30 p.m., Technology in the…

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Extension Master Gardener (Sm) Orange County Calendars for Sale

Calendar order flyer_2026 The 2026 calendar from Orange County's Master Gardener volunteers is now on sale—and it makes a perfect gift! Beautiful cover art and stunning garden photos bring native…

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Citizen Science Project: Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025

Join the Citizen Science Project: Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025Friday and Saturday August 22 & 23, 2025For more information follow the link Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025

Seedling trays with young green plants on wooden nursery benches

Orange County Master Gardener Interest Sign-Up

Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Orange County are preparing to begin its Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Training Program 2026. The classes will be held on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 until 12:00 weekly…

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Triangle Prescribed Burn Association Starts a New Website

Check out our newly launched Triangle Prescribed Burn Association Website.

Green cabbage plant with broad leaves growing in a garden bed among other foliage

Produce Safety Rule Growers Training (Hillsborough)

Produce Safety Rule Growers Training (Hillsborough).This is a one-day training course for growers on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum that meets the regulatory requirements…

Garden path with native flowers; text: "Landscaping for Wildlife" and "NC STATE Extension"

Landscaping for Wildlife With Native Plants

Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants Climate change and significant weather events highlight the need for plants that are more resilient to the conditions in our state.North Carolina’s native…

"Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina" text over gravel yard with stone steps and wooden deck

Fire-Resistant Landscaping in NC

Fire-Resistant Landscaping in NC.The fires in Lahaina, on the island of Maui, Hawaii emphasis the importance of making homes more resilient to fire.In 2020, NC State Forestry Extension partnered with…

Ground fire burning understory vegetation in a pine forest with visible smoke

Prescribed Fire (Rx) in the Environment Interest Meeting

Prescribed Fire in the Environment Interest MeetingWhen: October 5, 2023 Thursday 6 – 8 PMWhere: Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Building, 1020 US-70 W, Hillsborough, NC 27278.Come join…

Mixed spring flowers: purple hyacinths, yellow daffodils, red-white tulips, purple crocuses

Did You Know the Master Gardener Handbook Is Available Online for Free?

Having trouble identifying problems in your yard with your woody ornamentals, turf, or vegetable plot?Try using the diagnostic tables [found in Appendix C] of the NC Master Gardener Handbook to help…