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From Backyard Fruit to Breakthrough Findings: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Advance Invasive Pest Research

Published - August 3, 2026 Read
EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden

Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

Published - April 29, 2026 Read
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Earth Day is Everyday: Learn How Master Gardener Volunteers Are Growing Greener Communities

Published - April 17, 2026 Read

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Gardens of New Zealand Travel Study Adventure

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures
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This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Impact Report Showcases How Volunteer Contributions Grow the Plant Toolbox

Published - April 20, 2026

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National Volunteer Week: Celebrating Extension Master Gardener Volunteers!

Published - April 20, 2026

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2025 Annual Report Spotlights Volunteers' Commitment to Growth through Continuing Ed

Published - April 13, 2026

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See How Pollinator Census Participation Makes a Difference in the 2025 Annual Report

Published - April 6, 2026

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Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Annual Report Explores Our Volunteers' Growing Impact Across North Carolina

Published - April 3, 2026

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Interactive Fall Armyworm Map is Back!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Late blight on tomato confirmed in Henderson County, NC 8/21/2026

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Center Update: Evaluating Tolerance of St. Augustinegrass Cultivars to Postemergence Herbicides and Management of Bosc’s Mille Graines in St. Augustinegrass and Zoysiagrass Sod Production

Published - August 19, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Vegetable disease update, August 17, 2026

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Homegrown: Videos in the Garden

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Gardening
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Center Update: Elucidating the Underlying Genetics of Increased Seedling Emergence in Zoysiagrass

Published - August 12, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Get Ready to Count! Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Across North Carolina

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Yellow-legged hornet update

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Pollinators
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Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Center Update: Elucidating Herbicide Resistance in Turfgrass Systems

Published - August 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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