Publications

Here are several publications with how-to information that can help with your gardening needs. Several of these are Know to Grow guides produced by a team of Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Mecklenburg County.

If you’re looking for plant-specific information, a great resource is NCSU’s Plant Toolbox. It has detailed descriptions and photographs of over 4,000 plants that grow in and around North Carolina. Check it out!

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Know to Grow

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Beneficial Insects	Bee Hotels	Bulbs	Composting	Container Gardening	Fall Vegetables	Cultivating in Clay	Fall Planting/Prep for Spring
	COMING SOON
Fall Vegetables	Feeding Wildlife in Winter	Garden Classes and Groups	Gardening Basics	Hummingbirds	Invasives	Plant Tags	Pollinators
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Public Gardens	Right Plant, Right Place	Spring Vegetable Gardening	Trees	Vermiculture	Xeriscaping
COMING SOON			COMING SOON

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NC Extension Gardener Handbook

This is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in the Southeast. It explains the “why and how” basics for every gardening subject, from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. You can view the online version here. If you prefer a hard copy or eBook, see details about the cost and how to order.