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Triangle Area Landscape School - POSTPONED
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is partnering with area businesses to host the Triangle Area Landscape School, an educational event …
2020 Small Farms AgriShop Farmer Production Workshops
North Central Region AgriShop Farmer Production Workshops will be conducted at Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., …
February 2020 Green Industry News
Winter Glyphosate Applications to Bermudagrass Glyphosate applications to dormant bermudagrass in winter are excellent for general weed control. Many weeds, …
February 2020 Horticulture News
February 2020 Horticulture News – N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center Franklin Friends of Horticulture Franklin Friends of Horticulture is a home gardening …
2019 Impacts and Outcomes - Franklin County
2019 Outcome and Impacts The 2019 Impacts video show just a sample of the many different programs, clients, volunteers and …
January 2020 Horticulture News and Upcoming Events
Consumer Horticulture News Franklin Friends of Horticulture is a home gardening program offered by N.C. Cooperative Extension of Franklin County that …
Consumer Horticulture News
Franklin Friends of Horticulture is a home gardening program offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center that will …
Green Industry News
Join us for these networking and educational opportunities! 22nd Annual Eastern North Carolina Landscape Conference & Trade Show Tuesday, February 4, …
Putting the Victory Back in Gardening
On the home front during World War II, there was an interest in sustainability by reducing the need for …
Invasive Pest on the Horizon: Spotted Lanternfly
It seems we can’t catch a break from invasive pests entering our ecosystems. There is now another non-native pest …
Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs
If you’re out in the garden this fall consider planting some spring-blooming bulbs. A bulb is a modified stem …
Soil Sampling for Homeowners and Gardeners
September is an ideal time for homeowners and gardeners to take soil samples for their cool-seasons grasses, fall vegetable …
October 2019 Horticulture News
Fall is for Planting A gardener’s biggest challenge when planting trees and shrubs in this part of North Carolina is …
September Horticulture News
Save the Date! Southeast Strawberry Expo November 6-8, 2019 Location: Hilton Raleigh – North Hills Annual meeting with educational breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
Fall Armyworms Damage to N.C. Pastures
RALEIGH, N.C. — Currently, there are widespread reports of fall armyworm damage in pastures across North Carolina. In this …
August Horticulture News
NE North Carolina / SE Virginia Pumpkin Production Field Meeting August 22, 2019 4:30–7 p.m. Sandy Point Farms – 31190 Statesville Rd., …
The NC Extension Gardener Handbook Received the 2019 ASHS Outstanding Book Award
Congratulations to the entire team of authors, photographers and editors who worked together to create the NC Extension Gardener …
North Piedmont Farm School Extends Registration Deadline Until January 3, 2020
North Central Farm School Extends Deadline until January 3. Classes begin January 13, 2020. Registration and class fee must …
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