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We Grow Union County

Extension in Full Bloom

As a month filled with holidays and everyday occasions, April at UC Extension was blooming with events and opportunities. …

Mexican Food

Celebrating Cinco De Mayo!

If you’re looking for your taco fix to celebrate Cinco de Mayo make sure to check out the NCEFNEP …

Union County Great Trees Program

Union County Great Trees

Union County has Great Trees! Union County Cooperative Extension is rolling out a new program – Union County Great …

Growing in a Container, How to Garden in a Container, We Grow Union County, North Carolina

How to Garden in a Container

Townhomes, condominiums, apartments, and small in-town lots don’t give you much room to grow plants. You may only have …

Senior Wellness Expo

Senior Wellness Expo Is Back!

We’re welcoming our seniors of Union County and surrounding areas back for our Annual Senior Wellness Expo on May …

Cane Creek Park, Parks in Union County, Parks Near Charlotte, Family Friendly Activities Near Charlotte

Cane Creek Park

Cane Creek Park is more than 1,000 acres of land surrounding a 350 acre lake and hosts a wide …

How to Shop Sustainably, Shopping, Union County, North Carolina, Going Green, NC Cooperative Extension

How to Shop Sustainably

Climate change threatens our entire planet, but your shopping habits can help in the fight against it. Here are …

Sweet Spread Canning Class, Homesteading, Canning Near ME, How to Can,

Sweet Spread Canning Short Course

In North Carolina, we’re gearing up growing delicious fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches. Now is a great …

White Fringe Tree, Trees in NC, North Carolina Trees, Union County Trees, Trees, Forage,

White Fringe Tree

White Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) is also known as Old-man’s-beard, or sometimes as Gray-beard. It grows native in the …

We Grow Union County - Spring 2022

Springing Into Extension

Spring is in the air, and so much is happening at UC Extension. With the arrival of spring, comes …

Fertilizing House Plants, How to Fertilize House Plants, Fertilizing, Home Plant Care, How to Take Care of Plants in the Home, Plants Near Me,

How to Fertilize House Plants

Generally speaking, house plants should be fertilized regularly when they are receiving optimum environmental conditions (water, light, temperature, humidity), …

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Heirs' Property in North Carolina: What is It and Why Should I Care?

This publication provides information about heirs' property, which is land inherited by many family members …

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Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments

This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …

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How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina

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Disease Management and Guidelines for the Honey Bee

It is the goal of every beekeeper to maintain healthy, productive colonies. This can only …

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Non-Honey Bee Stinging Insects in North Carolina

This article describes and defines the different types of insects that sting and are also …

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Africanized Honey Bees: Some Questions and Answers

This factsheet answers basic questions about Africanized honey bees. (Part 3 of a 3-part series)

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Africanized Honey Bees: Prevention and Control

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Africanized Honey Bees: Where Are They Now, and When Will They Arrive in North Carolina?

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