Publications for Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf

Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf

Summer 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …

— 6 days ago, Growing Small Farms

Huckleberry Trail Farm is conveniently located right on Hwy 64 between Siler City and Pittsboro.

Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!

The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …

— 3 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

Late September: I love this time of year when the native grasses bloom: muhly grass, splitbeard bluestem, wild ageratum, and green-headed coneflower.

Final Pollinator Garden Tours of 2019!

The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 3 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

Rare Farm Transition Opportunity: Orange County 12 Ac Turnkey Operation + Farmhouse

Take a careful look at this operating vegetable farm & nursery on 12 acres with great infrastructure including 2 …

— 4 weeks ago, NC FarmLink

Old Farm, New Farm. John and Jessica Rowe of Cannabis Consortium Breathe Life Into Montgomery County Farm

“They aren’t going to make any more land, especially the land you grew up on,” thought Mary Jo Shuping …

— 1 month ago, NC FarmLink

Lovely combo of purple passionflower and obedient plant.

Two Pollinator Garden Tours in September!

The month of September presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 1 month ago, Growing Small Farms

Young Farmers Mixer! Chef Prepared BBQ Dinner, Square Dancing, and No Cost!

The National Young Farmers Coalition and Hickory Nut Gap Farm present a Young Farmers Mixer at HNG Farm Thursday, …

— 2 months ago, NC FarmLink

2019 Davidson County Fair Entry Forms Now Available

The 2019 Davidson County Agricultural Fair, sponsored by the Lexington Kiwanis Club, will be September 16-21. Important dates to remember: September …

— 2 months ago

Horticultural Research Institute Scholarhip Announcement

Scholarships Still Available for 2019-20

Deadline Sep 13, 2019 Over $20,000 in scholarships for students pursuing a career in horticulture. For more information, contact the HRI …

— 2 months ago, Horticulture

Register Now for NC State Industrial Hemp Field Day

NC State Industrial Hemp Field Day August 27, 2019 Piedmont Research Station 8350 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 Morning Tour: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. …

— 2 months ago, Growing Small Farms

The rattlesnake master looks stunning against a backdrop of coneflowers, beebalm, blazing star, and culver's root.

Spring 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …

— 3 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Cover photo for 20 Acres, Nineteen 100' Hoop Houses, Irrigation, Social Enterprise Business Partnership for Local Food Production Available, Guilford County

20 Acres, Nineteen 100' Hoop Houses, Irrigation, Social Enterprise Business Partnership for Local Food Production Available, Guilford County

Do you have the passion and the experience to grow tons of local food for your community? Do you …

— 3 months ago, NC FarmLink

Two Pollinator Garden Tours in July!

The month of July presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

+/- 3.5 Acres Rich Bottomland Available for Lease in Jackson County on Caney Fork

This field consists of +/- 3.5 acres of USDA prime soils including Rosman fine sandy loam (RoA) and Biltmore …

— 5 months ago, NC FarmLink

Three Pollinator Garden Tours in June!

The month of June presents three opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 5 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Monarch caterpillar on butterfly milkweed.

Pollinator Garden Tour Thursday May 23!

Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham …

— 5 months ago, Growing Small Farms