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4-H in the Schools: Expanding Learning Beyond the Classroom

4-H in the Schools: Expanding Learning Beyond the Classroom Union County 4-H in the Schools is growing in exciting ways, extending learning beyond the classroom and into real-world applications. In…

Garden Beds, How to Make a Garden Bed, Raised Garden Beds,

Summer Vegetables and Heat

The temperature has cooled somewhat, but we a have experienced the extreme heat of summer in the past few weeks. This time of year I usually receive calls from folks asking why their vegetables are…

Mulch in Truck Bed, What is in Mulch, What is the Purpose of Mulch, Mulch Near Me, Facts About Mulch

What's Growing in Your Mulch?

There are several decay organisms that will live and thrive in the hardwood mulch in your garden. Mushrooms are common, including stinkhorn fungus. Some mushrooms can be poisonous to children and…

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Your Gardening Questions Answered

We have lived history for the past two years with the Covid-19 pandemic. We now have a new normal. Many meetings are still being held virtually so folks can sit in the comfort of their home or office…

Springing Into Extension

Spring is in the air, and so much is happening at UC Extension. With the arrival of spring, comes an air of celebration, as the sun shines and flowers bloom. UC Extension has had a whirlwind of…

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Enjoy the Outdoors

In the last two decades, childhood has moved indoors. The average American child spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day and more than seven hours each day in front of an…

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When to Plant

On March 13, Union County had a hard freeze and, even though I covered my blueberries with 3 layers of a floating row cover, all of the flowers on the two plants that were in full-bloom were killed.…

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Small Farms Week

This week, March 21 - 26, is Small Farms Week at North Carolina A&T State University and we, at the Union County Extension Center would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our small…

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Spring Is Here!

With the Spring Equinox on Sunday, Spring has officially arrived! In the Northern Hemisphere, thespring equinox, or vernal equinox,occurs when the sun crosses the equator line, heading north. This…

Garden Bed Rental, Charlotte NC, Union County

Wingate Community Garden Beds

Did you know that you can rent a raised garden bed to grow your own garden this summer? The Wingate Community Garden has opened reservations for individuals and groups in the community, who would…