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Carnivorous Plants of North Carolina: Building a Bog Garden

Native Carnivorous Plants Workshop: Build Your Own Bog GardenHave you ever seen a plant catch its own meal? Join us to explore North Carolina’s remarkable carnivorous plants — and go home with your…

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Plant Sciences Initiative Multispectral Scanner Cohort 2025-26

In 2025–26, Agent Owen worked with the N.C. PSI Extension Agent Network to explore multispectral scanning for early plant disease detection. The project built strong research–Extension partnerships…

Flowers in February flyer: Feb 10 Tuesday 3:30–5 PM, $5 per participant, call (910) 576-6011

4-H Flowers in February

Join Agents Owen, Rhonda, and Anna to learn how to grow flowers indoors, during winter. This method is called bulb forcing. Each participant will receive a vase and bulb(s) to take home. Please RSVP…

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Peach Growers - Montgomery County, NC

'Winblo' and other cultivar historyThe 2026 Peach season is here, bringing the sweet, juicy flavor of summer to North Carolina. While many enjoy this classic treat, few realize our state grows a…

NC Cooperative Extension: COOL CROPS — Thursday Oct 3, 5:30–7:00 PM; FREE PLANTS

Cool Crops Program

North Carolina gardeners benefit from three distinct growing seasons - spring, summer, and fall. With summer behind us, you may want to consider cool weather crops for your fall garden. Planting time…

Red cardinalflower spikes with tubular red blooms and lance-shaped green leaves

Flora Fridays - September 13, 2024

Lobelias Lobelia cardinalis, the cardinal flower, is our first species of the day. This plant is a striking North American perennial with bright red flowers. The tubular flowers are attractive to…

Purple and white passionflower (Passiflora) blooming on green vine leaves

Flora Fridays - August 29, 2024

A Visit to Roy Maness Nature PreservePassionflowerPassiflora incarnata, commonly known as passionflower or maypop, is a fascinating plant with a range of uses and characteristics. This vine features…

Planning, Planting and Maintaining Beautiful Pollinator-Friendly Gardens in the South

Pollinator Gardening in the South

Join us for an engaging presentation on Pollinator Gardening in the South on September 16th at 5:30 PM. Please RSVP to owen_washam@ncsu.edu or call our office at (910) 576- 6011.Dr. Seth Carley's…

Small cluster of light purple wildflowers with green leaves, forest floor background

Flora Fridays - August 16, 2024

This edition of Flora Fridays takes a walk on the wild side through Uwharrie National Forest. This is the hottest time of the year, and it can be difficult to find actively blooming plant species.…

White spherical flower cluster with surrounding green buds and glossy leaves

Flora Fridays - July 26, 2024

Native Plants for Pollinators Plant pollinators, crucial to the reproductive success of many flowering plants, play a fundamental role in ecosystems worldwide. Plant pollinators are animals such as…