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Live Stake Giveaway

Blue Ridge Resource Conservation and Development will be hosting a giveaway on Feb. 28th, 2-4 p.m. at Bowman Middle …

NC Specialty Crop Block Grant

The NC Specialty Crop Block Grant request for applications is available, click here for more information. The NCDA&CS administers annual …

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2025 Small Fruit Plant Sale

Small Fruit Plant Sale Quantities Limited – Order Early! Deadline to Order March 17, 2025 Mail your order and payment or come see …

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Storm Damage to Trees

Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

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Managing Flooded Landscapes

High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and …

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Backyard Composting

Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …

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#Plants Do That

This series of infographics was created by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) Each highlights the importance of landscape …

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Have a Gardening Question?

If you’re a North Carolina resident with a question about your garden, lawn, or landscape, we can help. Check out …

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Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook

Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …

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Tomato Late Blight

Phytophthora infestans is the oomycete responsible for both Tomato Late Blight and Potato Late Blight and was the cause of the …

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Potato Late Blight

Both potatoes and tomatoes can quickly be defoliated by Phytophthora infestans, an oomycete active in wet cool conditions. In North …

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