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Tree Roots, Sewer and Tree Roots, PVC Busted by Tree Roots

Tree Roots & Sewers

Tree roots explore their soil environment in search of nutrients and moisture. If your sewer pipe has a vulnerability, …

Enjoying the Outdoors, Get Outside and Play, Fun Summer Activities

Enjoying the Outdoors

In the last two decades, childhood has moved indoors. The average American child spends as few as 30 minutes …

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 …

Union County School Bond Vote, UCPS School Bond, Union County Public Schools, North Carolina Public Schools

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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