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The NC Pecan Growers and the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service are coordinating a pecan pest management program for NC …
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2020 Smithfield Regional Turfgrass Conference
February 26, 2020 8 until 11:45 a.m. Who Should Attend: This course is recommended for the following groups of individuals: Landscape managers (from …
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2020 Fruit & Nut Tree Workshop
Fruit & Nut Tree Workshop Available February 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Please dress appropriately for outdoor cold …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
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Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …
Birds, Bees, Butterflies; Growing Pollinator Garden Symposium Presentations
September 14, 2019, our SOLD OUT event called the Birds, Bees, Butterflies; Growing Pollinator Garden Symposium was hosted here …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
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Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
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Moles and Voles – How to Identify and Control Them in Your Home Landscape
There are certain things when thought of and spoken that just seem to go together; peas & carrots, peanut …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
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Basic Steps for Home Landscaping
Landscape Planning and Site Analysis Marshall Warren-Extension Agent-Horticulture Photo Courtesy of Marshall Warren You may have an existing landscape that needs renovating …
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Workshop
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Do you have questions about: how to maximize the quality of your vegetables through your propagation …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
What Do the NWS Watches and Warnings Mean?
It’s early 2018 and the National Weather Service has already been busy with a variety of winter weather event …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
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Become a Johnston County Master Gardener Volunteer!
Calling men & women who love to garden, would like to learn & share their knowledge, serve as a …
Blueberry Production Workshop
Thursday, February 9th from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Class beginning at the Johnston County Ag Center Auditorium and then a …
Fruit & Nut Tree Pruning Workshop
Saturday January 28th, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 13223 US Business 70 in Clayton, NC. Taught by Dr Mike Parker. …
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