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28th Annual Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show flyer, date, time , location and registration information

28th Annual Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension Tuesday, February 17, 2026, beginning at 7:30 am, for the 28th Annual Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show at Nash Community College-Brown Auditorium, 454 N.…

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Plastic Mulch Layer Rental

The plastic mulch layer has arrived and is available to rent by producers in Franklin, Warren, Granville, and Vance counties.Plastic mulch is an excellent product allowing producers the ability to…

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Is It a Mole or a Vole?

During the past few weeks, the Cooperative Extension Office has received many questions about moles and voles. How do you tell the difference? What do they eat? What can you do to control them? They…

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Holiday Houseplants

Houseplants are wonderful gifts during any season to give as they provide beautiful colors indoors and many can be planted outdoors during the spring and summer. This gift will have your special…

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2023 Triangle Area Landscape School

Come join us for this educational event for landscape professionals. Topics will be led by NCSU Extension Specialists. Friday, March 31, 20238:00 a.m. Registration & NetworkingThe Franklin…

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June 2020 Horticulture News

** 2020 N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commercial Pesticide License Renewal - EXTENDED until September 30, 2020 **Restricted Dicamba Sales UpdateThe U.S. Environmental…

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March 2020 Horticulture News - Blueberry Pruning

Blueberry Pruning with Dr. Bill ClineJoin us for a short video demonstration on pruning blueberry bushes led by Research Specialist Bill Cline. Since 1995 Bill has served as the Blueberry Extension…

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February 2020 Green Industry News

Winter Glyphosate Applications to BermudagrassGlyphosate applications to dormant bermudagrass in winter are excellent for general weed control. Many weeds, including Poa annua, can be effectively…

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February 2020 Horticulture News

February 2020 Horticulture NewsFranklin Friends of Horticulture Franklin Friends of Horticulture is a home gardening program offered by N.C. Cooperative Extension of Franklin County that will feature…

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January 2020 Horticulture News and Upcoming Events

Growing Potatoes in Your Home GardenWell-known throughout the world for their versatility, potatoes have become a staple of many countries’ cuisines. It’s difficult to think of a holiday meal without…