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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 …

Mulching Leaves

Leave Your Leaves

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

Sad Face in Snow

Beating Winter Blues

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

Red Flowers in Greenhouse

Caring for Holiday Plants

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

Pruning Trees

Pruning Young Trees

Did you know that winter is the best time to prune trees? Pruning creates fresh wounds on the tree …

WE GROW UNION COUNTY

'tis the Season

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

Helleborus

Hellebores

If you are looking for a minimal care plant with attractive green foliage for your garden, look no further …

Planting Tree

Tree Planting Season

With the cool wet weather comes tree planting season. N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County is partnering with the North …

Soil Sample Box

Testing Your Soil

What is one inexpensive way to increase your yields and conserve your soil? Soil Sampling! Now is the time …

October - We Grow Union County

A Fall for All

As the leaves have begun to change and the second month of Fall has come and gone, N.C. Cooperative …

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Food Safety for the Holidays 

Food safety is always important. I have worked in Cooperative Extension for almost 25 years and we always receive …

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