The Bees of North Carolina
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2020 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference
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Annual Winter Christmas Tree and Ornamental Workshop
Mayland Community College, Sam's Auditorium, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Mayland Community College, Sam's Auditorium, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Mitchell County Center
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Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 Mitchell County Center
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Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
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Rube Goldberg Competition at NC a&t State University
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Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
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Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
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2020 Winter Extension Gardener Newsletter Available Now!
With information on: Crevice gardens Alabama croton Kale—easy to grow and nutritious Wildlife-friendly landscapes Tree identification tools and a wealth of timely, region-specific information …
2020 N.C. 4-H Program Calendar Is Available!
The 2020 State 4-H Program Calendar is now available. Click “4-H Calendar” on the sidebar menu. You will be …
First and Last Frost Dates
Managing frost in the garden Calculate average first & last frost dates NC’s First Frost and Freeze Climatology Follow the links above …
Celebrate Native Plants Week in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has declared October 21-27, 2019 Native Plants Week in North Carolina! The timing is perfect to celebrate …
Have a Gardening Question?
If you’re a North Carolina resident with a question about your garden, lawn, or landscape we can help. Submit …
New 4-H Cooking Club
Are you interested in learning more about food preparation, cooking, food safety, and nutrition? Come join us in a 4-H Cooking …
4-H Beekeeping Club Interest Meeting
4-H Beekeeping Club Interest Meeting Date: November 9, 2019 Place: Mitchell County Senior Center 152 Ledger School …
Medicare Annual Enrollment October 15 - December 7
SHIIP can help you compare plans and make changes that may lower your costs. Call N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mitchell County …
2019 Grass Leadership Conference Announcement & Invitation
Conference Description The Grassroots Leadership Conference is an annual forum that brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss real …
2020 WNC AgOptions Informational Session
Date: October 1, 2019 Place: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery County Center, 661 Vale Rd., Newland, NC 28657 Time: 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP: admin@wncagoptions.org You …
2020 WNC AgOptions Grant
Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; jenniferferre@wnccommunities.org Or N.C Cooperative Extension of Mitchell County Grants for diversifying farms WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. …
2020 – NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure to Spain
THE GARDENS OF CATALONIA, APRIL 23-30, 2020 This trip has enough people registered that it is a definite go, but there are …
Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees
Storm Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and …
Managing Flooded Landscapes
High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
Check out this great new publication by Dr. Anthony LeBude and others. Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes …
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!
What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) …
Storm Damage Prevention and Treatment
This University of Florida Publication on Treating Storm Damaged Trees has great information on evaluating hazard trees and pruning …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Webinar Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have been flooded. Identify potential problems, …