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Cover photo for 2022 Blueberry Demonstrations

2022 Blueberry Demonstrations

Are you interested in knowing how to prune blueberries? Join us in Rockingham County on February 17 for a …

Cover photo for Holiday Wreath Making

Holiday Wreath Making

Join us on December 7, 2021, for a Holiday Wreath Making class. Participants will learn how to make a …

Photo of Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker.

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker Damage

Have you noticed strange markings on your elm, apple or dogwood tree? The yellow-bellied sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius, is leaving …

Crop Rotation Important

Planting the same types of plants in the same spot year after year can lead to a build-up of …

Photo of Forsythia plant

What's Blooming?

One of the first plants to bloom in springtime is Forsythia. Its showy, golden yellow flowers brighten landscapes before …

Photo of Wild Violet flower. Violet/purple flower with large heart-shaped green leaves.

Spring Flower Mix

Several small flowering plants are visible in the landscape this time of year. While they may be considered a …

Grow Your Own Spices Webinar

Join us to learn how to grow your own exotic spices in and outdoors in North Carolina on Thursday, …

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A ripe strawberry on the vine.

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Bermudagrass rhizome with a ruler for scale.

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Clusters of ripening blueberries on the bush.

Growing Blueberries in Childcare Center Gardens

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Cluster of yellow, oval eggs of a lady beetle.

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Green June Beetles in Turfgrass

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