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2019 ACGA Conference, Indianapolis, in 09/12/2019
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Newly revised and recently released by Lucy Bradley and Deanna Osmond, this publication, originally written by Erv Evans, explains …
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Originally authored by Erv Evans, A Gardeners Guide to Protecting Water Quality, is now newly revised by Lucy Bradley …
Gardens and Food and Babies Oh My! Learn About Durham Extension in Our 2019 Report to the Community
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Extension Gardener Team Wins the 2019 ASHS Outstanding Newsletter Award
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South Korean Researcher, Dr. Sang-Mi Lee Visits NC Community & Therapeutic Gardens
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Wildflowers of the Atlantic Southeast
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2019 Summer Extension Gardener Newsletter
Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountain Editions Available Now!! Below are some of the featured topics. Summer-flowering trees and shrubs, Dwarf crested iris, Tomatillos, …
May 31: Join Us for Breakfast in the Garden--Our Annual Report to the Community
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Spring EMGV Plant Sale a Whopping Success!
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2019 NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure in Tuscany, Italy
October 5–14, 2019 From $3,950 (+750 for Single Room Supplement) Register by April 30, 2019 for a $200 discount Explore public and private Italian …
2018 ASCFG Dahlia Cut Flower Trial Report
With their luscious colors and myriad forms, dahlias are hard to resist. Our customers apparently agree, as dahlias continue …
Extending Cut Dahlia Vase Life
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Water Lilies as a Cut Flower
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Eating Seasonally and Locally
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2019 Spring Extension Gardener Newsletter Available Now
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