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Digital Teachers Guide for the Extension Gardener Handbook
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Lately, I have seen many articles and advertisements telling me to increase my mindfulness and try meditation, yoga, and …
Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture- Online Course Begins 8/17/2020
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Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
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Nourish Resilience
The outbreak of COVID-19 is undoubtedly stressful for everyone in our community – from residents to businesses alike. Fear …
Online Plant ID Class: Edibles, Bulbs and Houseplants
Fun, 6-week, online, asynchronous, non-credit courses for gardeners. Learn to describe and identify plants widely used throughout the world! NC …
I am So Glad I Love to Garden!
I woke up this morning with such gratitude. I am a gardener. I am happy at home puttering in …
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Landscape Legacy: Utilizing Native Plants for Natural Landscapes
The pristine look of wall to wall turf and manicured plants is out among many landscape professionals, property managers, …
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Common Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is native to tropical parts of Asia and is grown for its edible rhizome. Known …
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