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P is for Pollinators! 

Spring is a great time to establish new plants! If you are thinking your landscape needs an update, or …

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Yummy Indian-Inspired Chana Masala!

Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 16-minute video demonstrating an Indian-inspired vegetarian fare …

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Farm Transition Tactics

William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …

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A Guide for Seed Buying

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Indoor Plant Care 101

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We have posted a new “Organic Lawn Care Guide” publication. Natural or “organic” methods of lawn care can provide …

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