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Save the Date for the spring plant & Herb Festvial on April 12, 2025 from 8 am - 2 p.m.

2026 Spring Plant & Herb Festival

Join us for the 2026 Spring Plant & Herb Festival hosted by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cabarrus County Center. Be …

Anthracnose on Tomatoes

Tomatoes Slipping Up? It Could Be Anthracnose As summer heat ramps up, you might notice your ripening tomatoes developing small, …

Fusarium Wilt-Tomato

Fusarium Wilt of Tomato: An Extension Research–Based Overview Introduction Fusarium wilt of tomato, caused by the soilborne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. …

No Till Seed Drill Demonstration

The Cabarrus Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to a hands-on no-till seed drill demonstration to learn how …

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DIY Firefly Paper Circuit

Happy Pollinator Week! Celebrate by making your own Firefly Paper Circuit and spread the word about these great pollinators! Here …

celebrate national pollinator week with these fun activities. Picture of bee on flower.

Celebrate National Pollinator Week!

Join us for these upcoming family friendly pollinator classes! Also, stop by Afton, Concord, Kannapolis, Midland and Harrisburg libraries to pick …

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Fire Wise Landscaping

Embracing Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina As North Carolina grapples with the realities of wildfire risks, homeowners can turn towards …

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Cabarrus Spring Plant Sale

Fruit Plants & Native Pollinator Friendly Perennials! Believe it or not, Spring is just around the corner. You can add …

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Upcoming Pesticide Classes

Join us for a pesticide training (Commerical, X, L, M, K, O, A, B, D, H) Friday Oct. 3 2025 10 …

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Join a Club!

No matter your age or interest, we have a club for you! Join today to get involved! ECA Clubs – These …

SOIL Shop flyer. Bring a soil sample in a Ziplock plastic bag, and we will screen it for lead! Our partners will be there to share information on: Safe gardening practices Composting/decomposers Water conservation Native plants Paper trash bags for yard waste

SOIL Shop, City of Concord

Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Cabarrus County, the Concord Wildlife Alliance, Soil and Water Conservation and so many …

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Get Growing! At the Concord Library

Join Cabarrus County Master Gardeners, the Cabarrus County Beekeepers Association, and library staff in this round-robin style educational event …

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18. Plants Grown in Containers

This Plants Grown in Containers chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook teaches gardeners about selecting …

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North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings

North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …

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2026 Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers

This annual guide supplies information concerning pesticides that can be used for controlling pests in …

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Downy Mildew of Bedding Plants

Downy mildew is a disease caused by fungal-like organisms that can affect a wide variety …

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Minimizing Risks of Soil Contaminants in Urban Gardens

This publication alerts prospective gardeners to some of the most common contaminants in urban soils, …

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Postemergence Herbicides Registered for Use on Woody Ornamentals

This table presents information on postemergence herbicides registered for use on woody ornamentals.

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Fresh Market Tomato Production in Eastern North Carolina

Tomato is a warm-season crop that, when managed using appropriate production practices, can reach first …

Lettuce Production in North Carolina

This publication focuses on the production and harvest of head lettuce, one of the most …