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English Ivy Growing on Tree in the Winter, What is the Green Stuff Growing on my Tree, What is the green leaves on my tree, Ivy on Tree, Ivy Growing on Trees

English Ivy

When the leaves are off the trees in winter you can easily see all the English ivy vines growing …

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How to Handle Picky Eaters

Almost every parent knows the struggle of a child who just won’t eat their dinner. Picky eaters can be …

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Spring into FCS Programs!

Spring and summer are on the way. This means warm weather and fun programs with Family and Consumer Sciences. …

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Valentine’s Gifts for Gardeners

Flowers and candy are traditional gifts given as Valentine’s Day presents. Many gardeners appreciate both, but they might appreciate …

Christmas Tree Selection

How to Select a Christmas Tree

Not only does Union County send turkeys to the White House to be pardoned, this year the national Christmas …

We Grow Union County, Union County Cooperative Extension Newsletter

Falling Into Extension

It is often said that fall is the best time of year. Union County residents had a lot to …

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UCPS 2022 Bond Vote

2022 Bond Vote Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education in …

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Food Hub Growers Training

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County and Carolina Farm Stewardship Association for training in post-harvest handling to increase …

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Fall Plant Sale

Fall is a busy time for families with many school and athletic events, festivals, and other events to attend. …

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Pond Field Day

Union County Soil and Water Conservation will be hosting a pond management workshop on Saturday, October 8. This workshop …

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Union County Heritage Festival

The Wild Turkey 5K and the Union County Heritage Festival is held at the Union County Agriculture Center on …

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