New Registration System For Cherokee County Center Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee …
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Radon Awareness in Cherokee County
You may have seen articles on Radon Awareness or even attended one of the radon classes sponsored by N.C. …
The Bees of North Carolina
Congratulations to Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt & Hannah Levenson for this excellent new book, available as a hardcopy for purchase …
Learn How To Take Care Of Your Woodland
Join other woodland landowners through out the region to learn about how you can take better care of your …
Community Gardens Connect, Teach and Feed Us
Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers in Caldwell County Show Us How Each year, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) volunteers share …
Pruning Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County is offering a pruning workshop and demonstration on January 16, 2020, starting at …
First and Last Frost Dates
Managing frost in the garden Calculate average first & last frost dates NC’s First Frost and Freeze Climatology Follow the links above …
Master Gardener Volunteers Recognized for Community Work
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers from across North Carolina were honored yesterday for their efforts to address local issues through horticultural …
Master Gardener Volunteers Donating Handbooks to Public Libraries
Generous Master Gardener volunteers across the state are donating copies of the NC Extension Gardener Handbook to local public …
Celebrate Native Plants Week in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has declared October 21-27, 2019 Native Plants Week in North Carolina! The timing is perfect to celebrate …
Have a Gardening Question?
If you’re a North Carolina resident with a question about your garden, lawn, or landscape we can help. Submit …
Order Anniversary Shirts by Oct. 6!
2019 is the 40 year anniversary of the Extension Master Gardener℠ program in North Carolina. To commemorate this milestone, …
2020 – NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure to Spain
THE GARDENS OF CATALONIA, APRIL 23-30, 2020 This trip has enough people registered that it is a definite go, but there are …
Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees
Storm Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and …
Managing Flooded Landscapes
High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
Check out this great new publication by Dr. Anthony LeBude and others. Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes …
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!
What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Webinar Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have been flooded. Identify potential problems, …
Raised Bed How To's
For some home gardeners, topsoil is very scarce or nonexistent depending on where their house is located. This can …
Corpse Flower Bloomed on August 1, 2019
“Lupin,” the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) at the NC State University Department of Horticultural Science bloomed on August 1 …
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