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Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 Rutherford County Center
2 weeks away
Feb
6
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Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
Check the list of sites below for the closest one near you..
2 weeks away
Feb
6
Thu
Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
Check the list of sites below for the closest one near you..
3 weeks away
Feb
13
Thu
Blueberry Pruning Workshop
1140 Freeman Town Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA 1140 Freeman Town Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA Rutherford County Center
3 weeks away
Feb
18
Tue
Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
Check the list of sites below for the closest one near you..
4 weeks away
Feb
20
Thu
Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
Check the list of sites below for the closest one near you..
1 month away
Feb
27
Thu
Spring Garden School
Rutherford County Extension Center Spindale, NC Rutherford County Extension Center Spindale, NC Rutherford County Center
2 months away
Apr
4
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Renovating Cool-Season Lawns
As cool fall breezes sweep across the state, now is a perfect time to breathe new life into an …
10 Easy Winter Garden ‘To-Dos’
Winter is usually known as a quiet time in the garden. But unless the ground is frozen, there are …
Bald Cypress Adds Year-round Interest
Mysterious in habit, the bald cypress tree, Taxodium distichum, is a native species that has a rich history in …
Tips & Tasks: Winterize your trees
Take these easy steps to prevent ice storm damage to trees. A little effort now can prevent significant damage …
Smart Gardening: Winter Soil Building
Winter is the time when we generally think of rest and recovery for ourselves as well as our gardens. …
Foothills Region Producers' Cooperative Meeting
Where: Monday, January 20, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. (with dinner to follow) When: McDowell County Senior Center For more information and …
Ten Plant Tours of the Nash County Arboretum
Since 2016, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Nash County Center and the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Nash County have been offering …
Register for the Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
The Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop is designed to provide updated information on ornamental plants, production practices, and pest identification …
Rutherford County Extension & Community Association Scholarship
Rutherford County ECA Scholarship Application Due April 1, 2020. Please complete the application and send it, along with the required …
Apply Now: Extension Assistant Managing the Online, Non-credit Program
Position Announcement The Extension Assistant will direct non-credit, online content delivery to the public. The successful candidate will develop and …
NC Extension & Community Association Scholarship
Continuing Education Scholarship Application due February 1, 2020. You can view and download the application via the link below. NCECA Scholarship …
Making Christmas Cookies Saturday, December 14, 2019
Join us in making Christmas cookies at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center in Spindale, NC on Saturday, December …
2020 Winter Extension Gardener Newsletter Available Now!
With information on: Crevice gardens Alabama croton Kale—easy to grow and nutritious Wildlife-friendly landscapes Tree identification tools and a wealth of timely, region-specific information …
2020 NC Foothills Farm Tour Applications are live on Nov. 1, 2019
2020 NC Foothills Farm Tour Application for participating farms Are you a farm owner in Polk or Rutherford counties who …
Spring Garden School Symposium
Save the Date Spring Garden School When: April 4, 2020 Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center Time: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 …
Pastured Pork Workshop
When: October 16, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Colfax Creek Farm, 274 Harvey Logan Road, Bostic, NC …
Where Would You Like to Go on an Extension Gardener Travel Adventure?
We are starting to plan and would love your input. Please respond to this brief survey to let us …
Heirloom Plants and Seed Saving
Exploring Edibles Come join Hannah Bundy from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center to discuss the importance of heirloom …
2019 Fall Edition of the Extension Gardener Newsletter Available Now
Get your free copy of the Latest Edition of our national award-winning newsletter! With information on: planting spring-flowering bulbs; adding native Virginia …