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What Is Consumer Horticulture?

As the Horticulture Extension Agent for Union County, I am responsible for the area called Consumer Horticulture. So, what …

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Leave Your Leaves

Did you know that leaving your leaves in beneficial to pollinators? Pollinators are the beneficial insects native to our …

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Beating Winter Blues

Sometimes, during the winter, people tend to get somewhat depressed in the due to our shorter days and less …

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Did you know that Union County has over 150,000 acres of privately owned forests? That’s a little more than …

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The tradition of taking plants as gifts to friends and family is part of the holiday season. With modest …

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As we have entered the holiday season, and Thanksgiving has come and gone, UC Extension has much to be …

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Effective November 29 at 5:00 p.m.: Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a statewide burn …

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National Gratitude Month

November is National Gratitude Month, a time to celebrate and give thanks. Although it’s nice to count your blessings …

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