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Kokedamas

Kokedamas for January

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the Elkin Library class originally scheduled for Saturday, January 11th has been …

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Plant, Grow, Divide Hosta

Join us for our Plant, Grow, Divide Hosta Workshop, on Thursday, October 10th, 2024! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener …

Pollinator Census

Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Great Southeast Pollinator Census Friday, August 23rd During Mt Airy Farmer’s Market Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interested in learning more …

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Historic Courthouse Gardens Tour

Please join NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in “A Guided Tour of the Demonstration Gardens at the Historic Courthouse …

May 2024 Newsletter

Extension News May 2024

May Newsletter Highlights! Exciting news! Our May newsletter is now live with a delightful mix of recipes, nutrition tips, gardening …

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March 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we have an exciting lineup of articles focusing on gardening, lawns, food, and health to …

Garden In A Jar

Garden in a Jar

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Surry County will be holding two gardening workshops. Please join them to learn how to …

January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Extension News is here! Happy New Year from our N.C. Cooperative Extension family to yours. Extension News January …

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Surry Bee School 2024

The Surry County 2024 Bee School sponsored by the Surry County Beekeepers Association will beheld on Tuesdays from 7 …

October 2023 Extension News

October 2023 Edition of the Extension News

Extension News! October 2023 Extension News In this issue: New Intern Apple Month and NC Crunch Homemade Applesauce Holiday Spending Diabetes and You Program Medicare Annual Open …

September Extension News

September 2023 Edition of the Extension News

Extension News! September 2023 Extension News In this issue: September’s Garden To Do List Attention Vinedressers Ag Fact Brain Teaser Prussic Acid Poisoning Pregnancy Checking Cows What Is …

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