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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.…

Share the Road and Keep Safe During Harvest!

It’s that time of year again! Farmers are hard at work, doing what they need to do to get crops out of the field and food on your table. Union County will be seeing a lot of tractor traffic! You may…

Viral Diseases of Tomato

Viral diseases of greenhouse tomatoes in North Carolina occasionally cause serious damage and large economic loss. The amount of loss can vary depending on the virus disease involved, the variety of…

Support Bees & Native Pollinators

Everyone has heard about the decline and loss of honey bees in the past several years. Besides the honey bees, there are many other native bees, wasps, and other insects, as well as butterflies,…

Gardening Tips

National 4-H offers tons of resources and activities ranging from different topics created by 4-Hers. Today, I’d like to share Gardening Tips by Janya Green, 4-H Youth in Action 2020 Agriculture…

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You Can Grow Anything in a Container!

Townhomes, condominiums, apartments, and small in-town lots don’t give you much room to grow plants. You may have only a small area or perhaps just a balcony where you may get enough sun.You can grow…

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Using Agritourism to Promote Local Foods

Increasing the consumption of local foods can stimulate local economies and foster environmental sustainability (Sadler et al., 2015). Federal and State policies seek to increase local foods…

Protect Your Health While Gardening

I am the first to admit that I am guilty of being a “weekend warrior”. I work outside in my garden during the weekend and my days off. Then for the next two or three days I am stiff and my muscles…

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Get Outdoors: Create an Upcycled Terrarium

During our Get Outdoors series, we will explore some activities that you can do outside especially while the spring weather is nice and warm. We understand that people need air, water, food, clothing…

‘Tis the Season, to Check Your Canner Gauge

Spring is here and planting our produce has just begun! What better way to preserve your fruits and vegetables after harvesting than by canning! If you’re using a pressure canner, it’s very important…