Strawberries are the Season Superstar!
One of the wonders of springtime is tasting the first fruit of the growing season: fresh, ripe strawberries. Their …
Health & Nutrition
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It's Asparagus Season!
It’s springtime, and asparagus are popping up in gardens and also more affordable at markets. This delicacy lends itself …
Revitalize Leftovers by Creating a Power Bowl!
Click to watch the 5 minute video or read about it below! Ever feel uninspired by what’s in the fridge? …
Develop Cooking Skills for Ultimate Vitality
March is National Nutrition Month® and a great time to challenge yourself to develop new cooking skills. After attending …
Hearty Soup for Winter Doldrums
Winter officially comes to an end on Sunday, March 20th. Why not make the best of what remains with …
Getting the Most Out of Your Valentine's Day Bouquets
If your love language is receiving flowers, then one of the best days is coming up soon! Receiving flowers …
SOLD OUT- 2022 Edible Plant Sale
It is time again to start ordering your fruit plants and trees. The N.C. Cooperative Extension-Caldwell County Center is …
Tapeworms, Termites, & Mushroom Questions
Some excellent questions came into the Caldwell Extension Center recently. I’d like to share three of them with you. …
Feel Happier This Winter
Some people love winter. For others, short days and colder weather make the season seem much longer than 90 …
Coming Soon- 2022 Edible Plant Sale
The Caldwell County Extension Center is excited to announce that there will be an edible plant sale in the …
Seasonal Ingredients for Holiday Sides
The holiday season is such a busy time. We buy gifts, decorate, and attend gatherings. But according to the …
Spice Up Leftover Turkey with Mole Poblano Sauce
Mole sauce is a staple in traditional Mexican cooking, with some families having recipes passed down through generations. Mole …
Grow Your Own Asparagus
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a unique crop. It grows unlike any other vegetable you may have in your garden. …
Autumn-Inspired Treats
Fall is such an invigorating season, offering fun festivals and gatherings, along with vivid colors and flavors. Now’s the …
Three Recipes Make Fruits, Vegetables Fun to Eat
4-H offers three kid-friendly recipes with fruits and vegetables for the whole family to try. Whether they are healthy eaters …
4-H "Fresh Chefs" Cookbook Gives Healthy Meal Ideas
National 4-H Council has released a cookbook with delicious healthy living recipes, and families can access all the recipes …
Turn Veggies into Pancakes
Gazing in the fridge, I’ve gotta admit the veggies “that need to be eaten” sometimes just don’t seem that …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …
What Is Causing My Tomato Leaves to Curl?
The majority of homeowner calls this month have been related to tomato issues. If you have grown tomatoes before, …
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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
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