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Enjoy a September Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Earth Science Week: Oct.11-17, 2020
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Webinar: Growth and Sustainability of Horticulture as a Therapeutic and Wellness Tool
October 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. – Sponsored by the American Horticulture Therapy Association Click to register (free) Collaboration is the …
Center for Disease Control Recommendations for Outdoor Gardens
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News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
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Just in Time for Halloween: Chatham Conservation Partnership Virtual Meeting to Focus on SPIDERS!
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Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens
Experts in Soils, Food Safety, Horticulture, and Soil Contaminants at NC State University and the Nicholas School of the …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Solve a Stormwater Problem
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Orange County recently received the 2020 Search For Excellence Award in the Demonstration Garden category …
Giant Salvinia Alert!
Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) has been found in Columbus County. This is a federally listed, noxious, invasive aquatic weed. …
First and Last Frost Dates- Interactive Map & Chart
Interactive Frost Map Chart of First and Last Frost Dates by County Managing frost in the garden Map and Chart Prepared by …
CONGRATS Master Gardener Volunteers of Onslow County!
Search for Excellence (SFE) recognizes outstanding Master Gardener℠ volunteer educational, group projects that result in significant learning. The Extension Master …
Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?
9/16/2020 – The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. The reason …
Seed Starting Kits Giveaway 2020
In an effort to encourage youth to participate in gardening, N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Onslow County Center offered FREE seed …
Junior Master Gardener Camp 2020 (JMG)
From July 6 to July 10, 2020, we held our first virtual Junior Master Gardener® Camp! Our Onslow County 4-H team, …
2020 Fall Garden Series
Introducing Our 2020 Fall Gardening Series! Our Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Onslow County are teaching you different gardening tips and tricks …
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