Consumer Horticulture Resources

• Got a gardening question? Contact your Local County Center.
• NC State Extension Gardening website  – includes publications, news and updates
• NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox  – includes plant fact sheets and selection guides

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Extension Master Gardener Program

• The Chowan, Gates and Perquimans County Extension Master Gardener Program will begin accepting applications on July 1, 2024. The next Extension Master Gardener training course will be offered beginning in September 2024.
• Advanced training is available online at https://extensiongardener.ces.ncsu.edu/online-non-credit-courses/extension-gardener-on-line-course-series/ .
• The NC Extension Gardener Handbook is also available online and as a hardcopy book.

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How To Search for Gardening Information Online

• Tip:  Type “extension” or “ncsu” into the end of your search string. Example: How to grow tomatoes extension or How to grow tomatoes ncsu . Results will include links to university resources.

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Landscape Professionals

• Find upcoming NC Landscape Contractor Credit opportunities here.
• Find upcoming NC Landscape Pesticide Applicator opportunities here.