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Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
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NC Zoo Presents "Living With Nature" Virtual Event
From the North Carolina Zoo: Next week is the North Carolina Zoo’s first Living with Nature distance learning event for the 2020-2021 …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Fresh Wreaths for Sale
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4-H ASPIRE ACT Course
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Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
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North Carolina Master Gardeners Blaze a Virtual Trail
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Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County Launch a Radio Show
The Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County have launched a radio show on WCOM 103.5 FM. The show, can …
No Empty Bowl
The “No Empty Bowl” Project of Lenoir County Thanks to a giving community, the “No Empty Bowl” Project of Lenoir …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
2014 Southern Region Extension Master Gardener Conference, Oct 21-24
Outstanding line-up of National Speakers; gorgeous tours; great food; and lots of fun. Open to the public! Register now, …
"No Empty Bowl"
The “No Empty Bowl” Project of Lenoir County COVID-19 has been hard on all of us –in one way or another. If …
What's at the Market - May
There are lots of things to be excited about, and fresh produce is definitely one of them! The month of …
Safe Shopping at the Market
‘Tis the season for fresh fruits and veggies! Spring has arrived and with it, the opening of our local farmer’s …
"No Empty Bowl" Project of Lenoir County
The “No Empty Bowl” Project of Lenoir County COVID-19 has been hard on all of us–in one way or another. If …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
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