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Aquaponics Short-Course
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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 …
February 13, 2018 Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Available Now
This educational conference will focus on commercial ornamental nursery production. Pre-registration $25 if postmarked by Feb. 6, 2017 is …
Freshwater Flooding Performance of Container Grown Ornamentals
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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Certification UPDATE
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Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
This excellent resource has been compiled by Anthony LeBude, Extension Nursery Specialist. It includes information about plant sensitivity to …
NC Green Industry Hurricane Matthew Recovery Resources
Thanks to the NC Nursery and Landscape Association for pulling this information together! NC Green Industry – Hurricane Matthew Recovery …
2015 Extension Highlights
2015 Extension …
Director's Corner ---- 2014 Landscaping and Gardening Tips
Please read the Director’s Corner —- 2014 Landscaping and Gardening Tips. Thank you and happy gardening! Director’s Corner —- 2014 Landscaping …
Bagworm Control
Bagworm Control Over the last few weeks I have received several calls about little brown balls or bags hanging from …
Dogwood Problems in Columbus County
Over the last two weeks I have received numerous calls concerning “Dogwood Problems”. Dogwoods are great trees however from …
Divide Those Daylilies!
Has it been more than 4 years since you divided your daylilies? Then, now is the time to divide …
Fall Best Time to Control Fire Ants
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