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Blueberry Pruning Workshop Flyer

Blueberry Pruning Workshop

To register for this event please visit the following link: https://go.ncsu.edu/alexanderblueberryfieldday or call the N.C. Cooperative Extension-Alexander Center at …

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Join the Extension Research Team

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center supports agricultural research on horticultural and other crops relevant to western NC …

tayberries

What Is a Tayberry?

Originating from Scotland the tayberry is a cross between a blackberry and a red raspberry. It’s fruit is larger …

small orange pumpkins in grass

Pumpkins for Pumpkin Pie

With the holidays fast approaching, there are folks out there who are making plans for pumpkin pies. Canned pumpkin …

bag of 10-10-10 fertilizer

Reading the Fertilizer Bag

When you buy a bag of fertilizer, do you ever wonder exactly what’s in it? It’s really very easy …

Japanese beetle on green leaf

Controlling Japanese Beetles

The Japanese beetle is native to Japan and was first seen in this country in 1916 in New Jersey. …

soaker hose in garden between rows of plants

Dry Weather Solutions

Cool, wet weather of spring is a thing of the past and it looks like we are in for …

Cover photo for Don't Plant Too Early!

Don't Plant Too Early!

Even if the weather is warm in late March and early April, we can still have frost for a …

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