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Lawn & Garden
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According to NC State Extension Landscape Specialist Barbara Fair, Callery pear, cherry, and other typically spring flowering trees and …
Alternatives to Glyphosate for Weed Control
In a recent post on the NC State Extension Weed Management Portal, Dr. Joe Neal, NC State Extension Specialist and Weed …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Time: Oct 16, 2018, 10:00 a.m. EST Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have …
Register Now for 2019 Chatham County Beekeeping School
Back by popular demand…the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will team up again with the Chatham …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in October!
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Fall Pansies Hold Promise of Spring
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2018 Drexel Community Fair
As we approach deep summer, the Drexel Community Fair is looming on the horizon. It’s time for gardeners of …
Coyote Management Workshop
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Ant Wars
Most information about ants states that they are social creatures. I don’t care; all I know is that I …
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Do you agonize over the bin of watermelons at the store as you try to choose a good, ripe …
Mosquito Season Is Upon Us
Along with the periods of heavy rain, heat and occasional drought of summer, we cannot ignore the mosquito. This …
Mow Frequently - Mow High
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