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Dogs and Turfgrass
There is a new publication discussing the interaction between dogs and turfgrass. To read or download, go to: Dogs and …
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Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden From May and June!
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Online Registration for Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day
Join us Wednesday, August 11th for the in-person, 2021 Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day at the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass …
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Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Learn to Grow a Food Forest in Your Backyard!!
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Coming Again to a Garden Near You: Basil Downy Mildew
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Landscape Management Calendar
The NC State Landscape Management Calendar poster is now available from NC State. Written by Dr. Barbara Fair, Dr. …
Turfgrass Field Day - Live
2021 Turfgrass Field Day at NC State University Turfgrass Field Lab will be Wednesday, August 11. Come join the …
Art Bruneau Tournament
The Art Bruneau Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course. …
Beetle Mania
Home gardening has seen a spike over the past year. According to the U.S. Census Monthly Retail Trade Report, …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm to Market!
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: In early June I got to spend time with our two Extension interns …
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