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How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
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4-H Pumpkin-Palooza
Saturday, October 12th, 2019 New Hanover County Arboretum • 6206 Oleander Drive • Wilmington NC Limited on-site parking; free offsite parking …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
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NHC 4-H Alumni & Friends "Meet & Greet" Set for April 28, 2019
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Public Speaking...A Most Important Tool for Youth
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Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
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Well, it is almost a new year and a new beginning for the garden. In the months of January …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Seven Steps to Healthier Trees
Most people plant trees, work hard to get them established and walk away. Trees are living organisms and we …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
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Do I Squash It?
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Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
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