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Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!

Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the golden silk spider (Nephila clavipes). The range of the golden silk spider has moved…

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Divide Those Daylilies!

If you haven't divided your daylilies in the past four years, then now is the time to do so. Horticulture experts recommend that clumps be divided in late summer and early fall.The dependable…

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NCDA Sample Updates:

Effective January 6, 2025, clients and advisors will only be able to access reports where submissions were made in their names, which includes being an advisor. This will require clients and advisors…

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Enter the 2024 Onslow County Fair

Do you bake, can, sew or crochet? Do you have an amazing garden? Do you love art & photography?Enter your items in the 68th Annual Onslow County Fair!Entry drop off: October 14th, 2024…

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2024 Onslow County Fair: Educational Booths

It’s that time of year again and the Onslow County Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th through Saturday, October 19th, 2024. Cooperative Extension is responsible for the educational booth…

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Recycling your Christmas Tree

Now that the holiday season is coming to a close, you may be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. In order to recycle a Christmas tree make sure to remove all ornaments, tinsel, lights,…

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Solution Sample: Kits, Fees, and FAQ

You can pick up our Solution Sample kits at our office: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Onslow County Center 4024 Richlands Hwy. Jacksonville, NC MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Please let the receptionist…

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Curious About Soil?

If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety of content available for you. In honor of 2015 being the International Year of Soil (IYS), they…

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Septic Systems: Things Homeowners & Realtors Should Know

Septic systems have been around for a very long time. In North Carolina, nearly half of the homes utilize a septic system for wastewater treatment and dispersal. Over time, as more difficult soils…