Extension's Gardening Portal at NC State University provides access to a wealth of information, events and resources for gardeners in North Carolina. Managed by the State Urban Horticulture Specialist and Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agents throughout the state, it is your doorway to guidance about successfully growing vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers and ornamentals in your landscape.
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Extension's Gardening Portal at NC State University provides access to a wealth of information, events and resources for gardeners in North Carolina. Managed by the State Urban Horticulture Specialist and Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agents throughout the state, it is your doorway to guidance about successfully growing vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers and ornamentals in your landscape.
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Deadline to order is Tuesday, October 25 CLICK HERE to place your order ONLINE. Plants will be available for pick up on November 3 & 4 (9am – 5pm) at the Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension Office (715 Cabarrus Ave-West, Concord, NC 28027). You will receive a reminder note prior to plants arriving. All proceeds from the Plant Sale provide Cooperative Extension programming support. This plant sale is a fundraiser for Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension. All plants are grown in nurseries in Georgia or Alabama. All orders are non-refundable. Plants do not have a warranty. To download a plant sale brochure with detailed information about each plant variety, click HERE. Or call 704-920-3310; weekdays; between 8am and 5pm.
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Your Cabarrus Cooperative Extension Staff pictured above at the 2015 Agricultural Celebration: Front Row (left to right): Renee Goodnight, EFNEP Program Assistant Christine Barrier, Administrative Assistant Pam Outen, Famly & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Becky Lewis, Support Specialist Minnie Mitchell-Bishop, Community Rural Development Extension Agent Back Row (left to right): Tracy LeCompte, 4-H Extension Agent Robert Furr, County Extension Director Carl Pless, Agricultural Extension Agent Beverly Bollenbecker, 4-H School Age Child Care Program Associate
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Beekeeping Series for beginners to intermediate NINE sessions held TUESDAYS, 7-9pm January 17- March 28, 2016 Register Online HERE Click HERE to print a brochure and mail-in registration form Beekeeping for many is a hobby, art or perhaps a profession with many different facets. Our goal is to teach North Carolina beekeeeping, recruit and mentor new beekeepers. Upon completion of the series and field day, participants will have been exposed to all of the knowledge needed to receive certification upon passing the state exam. Certified beekeepers will share the history, background, bee anatomy, equipment and products involved with beekeeping. Participants will learn how to get started with beekeeping, manage hives safely and to "think like a bee". In addition, participants will learn how to retrieve and process honey from hives. This series is instructed by certified beekeepers of the Cabarrus County Beekeeping Association. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 7-9pm at the NC Cooperative Extension Office, Cabarrus County Center (715 Cabarrus Ave West, Concord, NC 28027).
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Three students at East Chapel Hill High School, Brooke, Julia and Danielle, and Environmental Science Teacher, Mr. Edward Kaybay, share their experience starting a pollinator garden at their school. Listen to the interview MORE » – from 
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Click HERE for the latest Newsletter! Articles include: Spooktacular Plants Chalkbark maple Butterhead and leaf lettuces Soil testing for sustainable nutrient management and much MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Be inspired to visit the the Japanese Garden in the Asiatic Arboretum of the the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Charles Murphy interviews Matt Luks-Jurutka, Assistant Horticulturist at the Asiatic Arboretum. TRANSCRIPT JOHNSON This MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Bobby Ward, author of Chlorophyll in his Veins, J. C. Raulston Horticultural Ambassador, shares his insight into the life of J. C. Raulston. The exhibit, “Plan and Plant for a Better World” will MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Thank you to NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who made a tremendous contribution in 2015 By the Numbers: 4,140 volunteers 945,083 Face to Face Contacts Total Value of Service, In-Kind and Cash Donations = MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Registration is now open for our Summer Fling Camps & Classes! Come and get a taste of what 4-H has to offer. Learn a little so you can then explore a lot. Summer MORE »
University of North Carolina system President Margaret Spellings visited Wednesday, April 20th NC State campus as part of her promise to visit all system campuses when she was hired. Twenty (20) staff representatives MORE »
Interested in Day Camps and Overnight Residential Summer Camps? Join us for an informational meeting about what 4-H has to offer! March 1, 2015 6:00 p.m. Cabarrus 4-H/Extension Office – 715 Cabarrus Avenue MORE »
Believe it or not, Spring is just around the corner. You can add to your landscape, and help support local Cooperative Extension programs at the same time. The Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension program MORE »
Workshop designed for youth in 4-7th grade who might be home alone or in charge of others. Great for babysitters! February 20, 2016 Workshop Fee $18 Sessions include: First Aid, Making a Sitter MORE »
Cabarrus County 4-H is proud to offer Low-Cost training for using our 4-H curriculum. Curriculum is available for use by formal and informal educators and can be adapted to fit most educational environments. MORE »
All project record books, portfolios & local awards are due by the end of our January 12 County Council MORE »
Join us as we kick of our 2016 4-H Year with our business meeting on January 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the 4-H office. The business meeting will be followed by workshops for MORE »
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