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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!

Written by NOAA - National Weather ServiceHave you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important volunteer weather…

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Articles Created by the Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Wake County!

Here in Wake County, we have about 150 talented volunteers, some of whom created a group of writers that work together to create new, local horticulture publications for the residents of Wake County.…

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Apply for the 2026 Master Naturalist Program

written by Debbie Roos, Agriculture - Sustainable / Organic Production Agent in Chatham County The Master Naturalist Volunteer program prepares volunteers to lead stewardship, education, outreach,…

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Ask Us Your Gardening Questions at the 2025 Fall Southern Ideal Home Show!

Bring your gardening questions to Booth 141 at the Southern Ideal Home Show, Friday-Sunday, September 12th- 14th, in the Jim Graham building at the NC State Fairgrounds. Please stop by to speak with…

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New Horticulture Articles From NC State Extension!

Whether you’re looking to improve your lawn or garden, NC State Extension's latest horticulture articles are a treasure trove of knowledge. NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all…

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Ready-Garden-Grow 2026 Schedule!

What is Ready-Garden-Grow? Ready-Garden-Grow: An Introduction to Vegetable Gardening is a 2.5-hour class designed to teach beginner home gardeners what they need to know to start their first…

A sign that reads, 'WaterWise Gardening, Wake County Master Gardeners, North Carolina Cooperative Extension' surrounded by a large New England Aster.

NC State Fairgrounds WaterWise Garden

Written by NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Wake CountyThis garden was established to provide the public with a garden that demonstrates the principles of water-wise gardening and to…

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Lake Crabtree WaterWise Garden

In August 2000, the WaterWise Garden at Lake Crabtree opened, marking the first N.C. Cooperative Extension demonstration effort at a county park. The garden demonstrates how to reduce residential…

Crowder Park Prairie and Native Garden in Summer 2020.

Crowder Park Prairie and Native Plant Garden

Written by NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Wake CountyThe Crowder Prairie Garden was established in 2014 by the NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Wake County in…

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Make Room for Bluebirds!

As spring approaches, we should make some room in our yards for Bluebirds. Bluebirds are one of many lawn birds, including cardinals and robins, who don't migrate when things get chilly. Because of…