OBX Living Series | Demo Garden Reveal
OBX Living Series | Demo Garden Reveal June 26, 2019, 11 a.m.–noon COST: FREE Join the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County at …
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Pesticide Credits: When Pesticides Don't Work & When Pesticides Work Too Well
Register today for Pesticide Credits in the following categories: A, B G, H, I, K , L, M, N …
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OBX Living Series
The OBX Living Series, a program of Dare County NC Cooperative Extension, is designed for youth and adults who …
International Master Gardener Search for Excellence Award
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February 12, 2019 Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Available Now
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Would you like to learn more about gardening? Check out the Library Garden Series!
Would you like to learn more about gardening? You can by attending the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County’s Library …
Innovations in Economic Development Through Local Foods Event
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January 29, 2019 NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop, Raleigh, NC
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New Ag Tech in Dare County
We are happy to announce Amy Jordan as our new Agricultural Technician Program Assistant. She is a recent transplant …
August 8, 2018 Eastern NC Nursery Field Day
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Pesticide Collection Event in Dare County a Success!
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Freshwater Flooding Performance of Container Grown Ornamentals
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Nickels for Know How - Cast Your Vote 11/1/2016
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016: Nickels for Know-How Makes Good Sense! …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
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NC Green Industry Hurricane Matthew Recovery Resources
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Interview With Bobby Ward Shares Insight Into Life of J. C. Raulston - Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast
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Maple Nursery IPM Update
I had several questions related to problems with maples last week. In the process I noticed damage from maple …
What Is Azalea Leafminer? Nursery Pest Alert!
May 18, 2016 While visiting eastern NC nurseries last week an insect called the azalea leafminer, Caloptilia azaleella, was mentioned. The …
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