Video Introduction to Bullington Gardens Horticultural Therapy Program
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American Horticulture Therapy Association 2021 Conference
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An Overview of NC State Extension Gardener Outreach in Therapeutic Horticulture
Join Dr. Lucy Bradley for a 15 min introduction to some of the ways that NC State Extension is …
Charlie Hall on the Benefits of Plants
World renowned Horticultural Economist Charlie Hall gives a 15 min summary of the economic, environmental, and health and well …
2020 Winter Conference Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Network
The North Carolina Botanical Garden was an incredible venue for the 2020 Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Network Winter Conference. Sally …
Horticulture Therapy Week in North Carolina
March 17–23, 2019 Many thanks to Pam Chance for her leadership in securing the …
Carolinas Horticulture Therapy Network Summer Meeting 8/23-8/24/19 Bullington Gardens
SAVE THE DATES: 8/23 – 8/24/2019 Bullington Gardens in Hendersonville, NC. Tours, hands-on workshops, networking, and much more. Additional information coming …
Second Annual Southeastern Social Care Farming Summit
Companion Planting February 23, 2019 Shared Vision Retreat Center 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC 27705 The Southeastern Social Care Farming Collective is …
Garden Benefit to Support Juvenile Justice Gardens
Anne Spafford Landscape Architect Associate Professor Department of Horticultural Science NC State University A plan to create gardens at two juvenile detention centers to help at-risk …
Nickels for Know How - Cast Your Vote 11/1/2016
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016: Makes Good Sense! …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
The Worst Thing You Could Do to Grapes in This Unseasonable Warm Winter Weather . . .
According to NC State Extension Specialist, Dr. Sara Spayd, “I know this beautiful weather is tempting, but please DO NOT …
Fire Ant Quarantine Expanded to Graham, Halifax and Macon Counties
Effective January 1, 2016 Graham, Halifax and Macon Counties will be added to the quarantine area for the imported fire …
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