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Cover photo for Buttercup Control in Pastures

Buttercup Control in Pastures

Have you seen your pastures filled with pretty little yellow flowers in early spring of recent years? While there …

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Unboxing Meal Delivery Kits

Most home delivery meal kits kits arrive neatly packed in insulated boxes containing various types of refrigeration aids. But …

NC Christmas tree farm

Christmas Tree Supply 2021

According to an article from NC State University College of Agriculture and Consumer Science news services, “North Carolina’s Christmas tree …

Soil and Water

8th Grade Agriculture Tours 2021

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County collaborated with local farms and higher education to provide field trips for public …

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It’s Time for Garlic!

Article written by Erik Jul, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Henderson County Garlic (Allium sativum) is a tasty and healthful addition to …

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Saving Gourd and Pumpkin Seeds!

Gourds and pumpkins used for fall décor contain seeds that can be collected and planted in your garden next …

seed saving

Seed Saving

One of the enjoyable and important activities I do each year at this time is collecting seeds. There are …

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Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden

Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …

Bean Sprouts and Other Vegetable Seed Sprouts

Sprouts from mung bean (Phaseolus aureus) have been used for food since ancient times. These …

Mini-Gardening

Lack of yard space is no excuse for not growing a vegetable garden. Regardless of …

Asparagus shoots

Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden

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Collard Greens

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Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

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Asparagus

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