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Christmas Tree Care

Written by Dr. Jill Sidebottom (Retired) Extension Specialist (Mountain Conifer IPM), updated by Minda Daughtry Information on Tree Care Tree Care Tips When Was …

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Fall Pro Day - in Waynesville

Fall Pro Day Thursday, December 5 · 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center …

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What's That Sound? Buzz Pollination!

Plant-pollinator interactions are very complex and nearly 75% of flowering plants rely on animals to move pollen to flowers. …

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Pruning Calendar

Plants Remarks JANUARY Shade Trees: oak, hickory, beech, black gum, poplar, sycamore, ginkgo, etc. * (Bleeder trees include: birch, dogwood, elm, maple, & styrax) Prune …

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Ethnobotany Is Real Christmas Trees

Ethno – What? Simply put, ethnobotany is the study of how people and cultures (ethno) interact with plants (botany). The …

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WNC AgOptions 2024 Grant Cycle Now Open

WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. WNC AgOptions intent to apply …

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Ag Safety Day 8/31/2023 Evaluation

Thank you for participating in the Ag Safety day. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jackson and Swain Counties endeavor to …

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