Cabin Fever Garden Symposium
March 7, 2020, Shelby, NC Once again the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Cleveland County has brought together a …
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Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Wildlife Friendly Landscapes
We can enhance natural features in our yards to create wildlife-friendly habitats. Such habitats should include the four major …
Native Plants for the Home Landscape
The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Rowan County are hosting a seminar on “Native Plants for Home Landscape” on Tuesday, …
Online Plant ID Class: Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants
Fun, 6-Week, online, asynchronous, non-credit courses for gardeners. Learn to describe and identify plants widely used throughout the world. NC …
Food Production: Growing fruit trees
Growing fruit is an option for anyone in North Carolina, though the types of fruit you can grow may …
9 Reasons to Choose a College Major in Turfgrass
Do you enjoy working outdoors, creating beautiful surroundings, analyzing environmental plant relationships, or growing high-value crops? A yes to …
Online Plant ID Class - Annuals, Perennials, Vines and Groundcovers
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Blueberry Field Day
Please join us for a hands-on pruning demonstration. When: Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 1–4 p.m. Where: Elium Berry Farm, 2080 …
Blueberry Pruning With Dr. Bill Cline: a Video
Enjoy this 22-minute video of a hands-on blueberry pruning workshop with Dr. Bill Cline: Hands-On Blueberry Pruning Workshop, North …
Pest Alert: Brown marmorated stink bug
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB, Halyomorpha halys) is an invasive insect native to eastern Asia that entered the …
Lawns: Give that cool-season lawn what it needs
Growing a beautiful lawn in the South can be a frustrating task, especially with cool-season grasses (such as tall …
Winter Glyphosate Applications to Bermudagrass
Glyphosate applications to dormant bermudagrass in winter are excellent for general weed control. Many weeds, including Poa annua, can …
Extension Showcase: 4-H Mini Gardens
The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Rutherford County teamed up with our 4-H Youth Development to offer the Mini Garden …
Lawns: Winter annual weeds
Do you remember the weeds that were growing in the lawn last spring? Probably not, but henbit, chickweed, and …
EPA Issues Review of Glyphosate
EPA just issued a review of glyphosate. Here is the most significant statement “As part of this action, EPA …
Register Now for Blackberry & Blueberry Production Workshop
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Blackberry & Blueberry Production Workshop as part of its …
#Plants Do That
A new series of infographics created by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) highlights the importance of landscape …
Spring 2020 Plant Sale!
It’s time for the Spring Plant Sale hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center. All orders are due …
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