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Stream Bank Repair

As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, landowners may be thinking about taking necessary steps to re-establish effective streamside buffers …

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Native Plant Sale

Hello, Friends! This Saturday (October 5th), our Master Gardeners are hosting a native plant sale, as many of you know! …

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September Gardening Tips

Plants in Flower Crapemyrtle, Rose-of-Sharon, Dahlia, Canna, Ginger Lily, Chrysanthemum, Spider Lily, Fall Crocus, Liriope, Sedum, Asters, Goldenrod, Joe Pye …

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August Gardening Tips

Plants in Flower Crape Myrtle, Rose of Sharon, Peegee Hydrangea, Abelia, Canna, Dahlia, Trumpet Creeper, Cardinal Flower, Butterfly Weed, Phlox, …

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Fire Ants, Melons and Fish, Oh My

Several interesting questions came into the Caldwell Extension Center this week. I’d like to share three of them with …

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July Gardening Tips

Plants in Flower • Trumper Creeper, Phlox, Butterfly Weed, DayLily, Red Hot Poker, Rose of Sharon, Sourwood, Crape Myrtle, Stewartia, …

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