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How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont Info on container gardening for edibles
Comprehensive resources for fruit trees Links to resources on fruit trees
Small-fruits resources Links to resources on small fruits like strawberries and blueberries
home vegetable gardening quick reference guide Short guide to get you stated with vegetable gardening
NC State Extension horticulture Link to state Extension horticulture page
Composting Link to composting webpage and resources
Extension Gardener Handbook (free online) This national award-winning book was developed especially for Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers and home gardeners and is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in the southeast.
Extension Gardener (NC State Consumer and Community Horticulture program) Links to Extension gardener webpage
Plant toolbox The North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox contains detailed descriptions and photographs of 4,655 plants that grow in and around North Carolina. Great tool for deciding what to plant.
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic The Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, operated by the NC State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, diagnoses plant and insect problems for farmers, growers, landscapers, homeowners, and gardeners. In consultation with expert faculty, we recommend ways to treat or prevent the problems we diagnose. We work in partnership with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, whose county personnel can help identify common problems as well as assist you in properly collecting and submitting a sample to the PDIC.
Be on The Lookout Month-by-month lists of common plant diseases, pests, and other problems you may encounter in North Carolina yards and gardens.
BEEKEEPING
Beekeeping resources Harnett county Beekeeping association has monthly meetings the First Thursday of every Month. Contact: Harnettbeekeepers@gmail.com
Planting for Pollinators & Wildlife
PLANNING AND PLANTING FOR POLLINATORS Links to resources on planning and planting for pollinators
Web Resources for Pollinator Conservation Links to more pollinator resources
Wildlife Friendly Landscapes Info on creating wildlife friendly landscapes
Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants 12 page publication on Landscaping for wildlife with native plants
Managing Backyards and Other Urban Habitats for Birds 14 page publication on managing backyards and other urban habitats for birds
Butterflies in Your Backyard 12 page publication on butterflies in your backyard
Reptiles and Amphibians in Your Backyard 8 page publication on reptiles and amphibians in your backyard
Planning a Wildlife Habitat in the Extension Gardener Handbook Chapter 20 from the Extension Gardener handbook
Native Plants Chapter in the Extension Gardener Handbook Chapter 12 from the Extension Gardener handbook
Plants to Attract Wildlife (plant toolbox) In the left column “Landscape” section, click on “Attracts” then choose the species you wish to create habitat for
Bees of North Carolina: An Identification Guide 48 page publication to help identify Bees of North Carolina
Establishing Pollinator Meadows from Seed Link to Xerces society publication on establishing a pollinator meadow from seed
Large Acreage Seeding Link to article on large acreage seeding of wildflowers
Lawns
lawns and Alternatives Link to resources on lawns and alternatives to grass
Carolina Lawns 24 page publication on maintaining lawns in North Carolina from establishment to maintenance
LAWN MAINTENANCE CALENDARS Specific grass type calendars with month to month info on Mowing, Fertilization, Watering, Weed control, Insect control, and Disease control
Garden Calendars
Eastern NC planting calendar Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
Garden Maintenance Timeline Month to month calendar covering basic vegetable garden tasks
Garden by the month Month to month info on lawns, ornamentals and edibles
Monthly gardening tips Tips by month on Lawncare, fertilizing, propagation, pruning spraying and other activities
Pruning calendar Pruning calendar for ornamental plants
Gardening with Kids
Grow For It Link to Grow For It NC extensions homepage for youth gardening. contains curriculum, programs, and activities for kids
Plants for Human Health Institute Info and training on school gardens and teaching from the garden
Natural Learning Initiative NLI applies community-based, equity-driven design thinking to creating healthy natural play and learning environments, where all children and their families can thrive, learn healthy life habits, and set in motion a life course of peace and love for nature.
Seed Saving
A Seed Saving Guide for Gardeners and Farmers Link to download PDF publication on seed saving
Seed Cleaning Toolkit A practical “how-to” guide for beginning seed growers as well as for experienced growers wishing to increase their scale and efficiency of production to medium-large scale seed growing operations.
Soil Testing
Soil Testing Guides and Videos Link to guides and videos oh how to do soil testing
NCDA&CS Soil Testing Link to NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services webpage on soil testing. (This is who actually tests your soil)
Look up soil test report Link to the PALS system where you can check your soil reports