Tag: gardening

Books for Mom this Mother’s Day

Finding the perfect gift for mom can be tough. To make it easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of books that could make the perfect Mother’s Day gift, especially for mom’s who love cooking, art, or gardening. You can also use code 01UNCP30 to get 30% off your order and free shipping on order over $75. Edible North Carolina:… Continue Reading Books for Mom this Mother’s Day

Essential Gardening Books for your Bookshelf this Spring

Happy Spring! We’re kicking of the spring season by highlighting some of our essential gardening guides. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned horticulture/landscape professional these gardening guides are a must-have for your bookshelf. Climate Change Gardening for the South: Planet-Friendly Solutions for Thriving Gardens by Barbara J. Sullivan “Sullivan just might change your perception of what makes a… Continue Reading Essential Gardening Books for your Bookshelf this Spring

North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook: Second Edition, Available Now

Distributed by UNC Press for the NC State Extension, the national award winning North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook by Kathleen A. Moore and Lucy K. Bradley is available now in a new second edition. Developed especially for Master Gardener volunteers and home gardeners, the book is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in North Carolina… Continue Reading North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook: Second Edition, Available Now

Hot Off The Press: February 2022

We’re publishing some great books this month! Read below to learn more about these exceptional titles. Don’t forget to enter code 01DAH40 at checkout for some savings! You can save 40% on ALL UNC Press print books and if your order totals $75 or more, the shipping is FREE! Published: CLASS INTERRUPTIONS: INEQUALITY AND DIVISION IN AFRICAN DIASPORIC WOMEN’S FICTION… Continue Reading Hot Off The Press: February 2022

Deer Don’t Eat Camellias and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself

Happy National Pollinator Week! “Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. “ Guest blog post by Roxann Ward, author of Color-Rich Gardening for the South: A Guide For all Seasons There is nothing more heart-breaking than walking through your garden with a glass of wine at the end of a long workday, and realizing that… Continue Reading Deer Don’t Eat Camellias and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself

Giving Up the Blue Stuff: A First Step Toward Organic Gardening

Guest blog post by Roxann Ward, author of Color-Rich Gardening For the South: A Guide for All Seasons The organic gardening discussion has been going on for decades, and in 2021 the availability of organically-grown food is something we take for granted. While it is easy to pick up that container of organic strawberries to add to your morning yogurt,… Continue Reading Giving Up the Blue Stuff: A First Step Toward Organic Gardening