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Cauble Creek Muscidine

Master Muscadine Pruning Workshop

Why prune muscadines?Proper pruning helps direct energy into fruit production, improves air circulation, reduces disease pressure, and keeps vines manageable. Without regular pruning, muscadines can…

2026 Rowan County Bee School flyer with QR code to register and class dates/pricing

2026 Rowan County Bee School

Are you curious about the fundamentals of beekeeping? Enroll in our beekeeping school this year! Join us for a journey into the world of bees. Our experienced instructors will guide you through…

Brown Turkey Figs

Rowan County Spring Plant Sale 2026

The Rowan County Spring Plant Sale officially opens today, January 5, 2026! Due to limited inventory, all orders must be placed by phone only at 704-216-8970.📞 Call to Place Your Order👉 Order…

greenhouse with houseplants in it

Plant Propagation Classes Planned for the Summer

The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Rowan County had a highly successful plant sale at the Agricultural Center this year, with over four hundred people purchasing plants. I hope everyone is…

Cut shrub stems with fresh green shoots sprouting from their bases

2024 Plant Propagation Classes

Our Rowan County, Master Gardener℠ volunteers, had a fantastic plant sale at the Agricultural Center this year, with over two hundred people braving the rain to purchase plants. It's a testament to…

Pesticide Recertification

Summer 2024 Pesticide Recertification Class

Pesticide Recertification Two hours’ worth of pesticide training credits will be offered in the categories A B D G H I K L M N O T and X on Monday, June 10, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.This class…

Horticulturist and author Brie Arthur stand among large container plants

The Art of Small Space Foodscaping With Brie Arthur

Hosted by Hurley Park, N.C. Cooperative Extension–Rowan County Center and the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Rowan County.The Art of Small Space Foodscapingwith Brie Arthur…

N.C. Cooperative Extension-Rowan County Center WE ARE HIRING SUMMER INTERN • paid summer internship • will be immersed in the total Extension program • should have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and should enjoy working with youth and adults Appl

Summer Internship Opportunity!

Help us spread the word that N.C. Cooperative Extension – Rowan County Center is looking for a summer intern!This opportunity is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students who have at least a…

leaves on the lawn

Don't Blow It, Mulch It

It's Fall, Y'all! The leaves and the pine needles fall daily, and the leafblowers are in full blast. Using a gas-powered leaf blower not only causes air pollution but it causes noise pollution too.…

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Native Plant Speaker Coming to Salisbury

Dr. Patrick McMillan, the Juniper Level Botanical Gardens and Plant Delights Nursery Director, will be our guest speaker on November 14, 2023, at N.C. Cooperative Extension – Rowan County Center from…