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What Should I Do (and Not Do) in My Yard This Fall?

Pruning, leaves, pollinator gardens, and lawn care tips for the Piedmont.As the days get shorter and the leaves start to fall, it’s easy to think everything in the yard needs to be cleaned up before…

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Caldwell County Extension Master Gardeners’ Native Plant Sale Returns This Fall

Locally grown, pollinator-friendly plants; perfect for fall plantingLenoir, NC- The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Caldwell County invite the community to their annual Native Plant Sale on…

Join the lookout for spotted lanternfly — Early nymph Apr–Jun; Late nymph Jun–Sep; Adult Jul–Dec

NCDA&CS Finds Spotted Lanternfly in Caldwell County

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Caldwell County. Initial…

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When It Rains, It Erodes: Protecting Your Soil

After a heavy rain, it’s not uncommon to see standing water, washed-out mulch, or muddy runoff streaking across your yard. These signs are more than an eyesore—they’re indicators that your soil might…

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Raised Bed Gardening: A Simple Way to Grow Smarter, Not Harder

Have you noticed your garden not yielding like it used to? Struggling with pest issues or tired of wrestling with clay soil? If so, it might be time to try something different this year—raised bed…

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April Gardening Tips

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Western NC Annual Planting Calendar

Western North Carolina is a wonderful place to garden. Almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully provided you choose appropriate varieties and plant at the right time of year.…

Flowering Cherry Tree

March Gardening Tips

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2025 Winter Seed-Sowing Workshop

Caldwell County Extension and Master Gardeners Host Third Annual Winter Seed-Sowing WorkshopThe Caldwell County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Caldwell…

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2025 Caldwell County Beginning Beekeeper School Announced!

Learn the art of beekeeping and help our Pollinators Thrive! Sign up at the Beekeepers Association website Call President:Luba Skibo (828-569-0840) with any questions!Sponsored by Caldwell County…