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Recognize the Symptoms of Heat Illness

Heat-related illnesses should not be taken lightly. They can range from fatigue and cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke and can increase the risk of complications from other illnesses such as…

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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…

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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 sunlight. The condition actually has a name, Seasonal Affective Disorder. The reduced…

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 Extension in Union County engaged in many endeavors during the month of October. In this edition of…

Leaves

Leaf Mulch – Free Soil Amendment for Your Lawn & Garden

Pound for pound, leaves can do more to improve your garden than any lawn or garden product available. And they are free and natural! In forests and other natural settings, tree leaves and other…

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Extension Events - July 2021

July 3 Union County Farmers Market - Monroe & Stallings Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers "Let's Get Growing" July 5 MED instead of Meds Course July 10 Union County Farmers Market - Monroe…

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Protect Yourself From Sunburn

Memorial Day is usually the unofficial start to summer. With summer comes time in the sun in the garden, at ball games, and at the beach. Protecting yourself from the sun can prevent sunburn and…

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Online Seed Swap Event

**UPDATE: EVENT IS BACK ON!** The Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Union County Welcome You to Our Online Seed Swap Event during January 15–31, 2021.This online Facebook Event will be held during the…