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Controlling Critters in the Landscape and on the Farm
Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center Buncombe County Center
2 days away
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26
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Glyphosate - Choosing the Alternatives
Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center Buncombe County Center
3 days away
Jul
26
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Employee Recruitment Concepts and Laws
Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center Buncombe County Center
3 days away
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26
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Extension Master GardenerSM Info Table
University of North Carolina Asheville, 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804, USA University of North Carolina Asheville, 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804, USA Buncombe County Center
3 days away
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27
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Extension Master GardenerSM Info Table
Asheville City Market, 54 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA Asheville City Market, 54 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA Buncombe County Center
3 days away
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27
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Extension Master GardenerSM Info Table
First Baptist Church of Black Mountain, 130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA First Baptist Church of Black Mountain, 130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA Buncombe County Center
3 days away
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27
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4-H Old Salem Museum and Gardens
6 days away
Jul
30
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Chainsaw Safety Principles
Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center Buncombe County Center
7 days away
Jul
30
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4-H US National White Water Center
1 week away
Jul
31
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CPP Short Course
The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Buncombe County Center
2 weeks away
Aug
9
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Extension Master GardenerSM Info Table
Asheville City Market, 54 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA Asheville City Market, 54 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA Buncombe County Center
2 weeks away
Aug
10
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Extension Master GardenerSM Info Table
First Baptist Church of Black Mountain, 130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA First Baptist Church of Black Mountain, 130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA Buncombe County Center
2 weeks away
Aug
10
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Gardening in the Mountains: Planning a Fall Vegetable Garden
49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville NC 28806 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville NC 28806 Buncombe County Center
2 weeks away
Aug
10
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Demonstration Days in the Garden
49 Mt Carmel Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA 49 Mt Carmel Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Buncombe County Center
3 weeks away
Aug
14
Wed
Gardening in the Mountains: Coexisting With Wildlife
Mountain Research Center, Mills River Mountain Research Center, Mills River Buncombe County Center
3 weeks away
Aug
15
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Need to buy a Rain Barrel?
Buncombe County Cooperative Extension has 80 gallon rain barrels, from RainBarrelUSA, available for purchase. Each barrel comes complete with …
South Korean Researcher, Dr. Sang-Mi Lee Visits NC Community & Therapeutic Gardens
The NC State Extension Gardener program recently welcomed Dr. Sang-Mi Lee, who on behalf of the government of the …
4-H Youth Showcasing Public Speaking and Entertainment Skills!
Over 700 4-H’ers showcased their presentation and entertainment skills at our 4-H District Activity Days over the past 2 …
Learn to Identify Trees, Shrubs & Conifers
Join us in this introduction to Plant Identification. You will learn 45 plants and the botanical vocabulary to describe …
Wildflowers of the Atlantic Southeast
This beautiful new book is a functional tool to help you identify wildflowers. Organized by flower color you can …
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 7: Ventilate
What is Ventilation? Ventilation means bringing fresh air into the house from outdoors and getting rid of stale, possibly polluted, …
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 6: Think Home Safety
Most Common Home Injuries Injuries in homes are very common. One-third of all injuries that occur in the United States …
Creating a Healthy Home Step 5: Get Rid of Pests
Household pests like insects and rodents sometimes find their way into our homes. Common insect pests are cockroaches, flies …
Trees & Utilities
This new North Carolina Urban Forest Council publication by NC State University’s Dr. Barb Fair is a wonderful resource …
Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training Program Accepting Applications
Looking to launch or expand your farming business? Join this 200+ hour Farm Beginnings Farmer Training Program! Early Bird application due August …
Creating a Healthy Home Step 4: Keep Your Home Maintained
Keeping your house or apartment well maintained is important for keeping your home healthy and safe. If you are …
Join Us on a Tour of the Gardens of Devon and Cornwall England
Including Kew Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show May 13– 22, 2020 $4,285 per person based on double occupancy + $775 single …
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 3: Eliminate Moisture, Keep it Dry
Water is absolutely essential to our basic survival. We must have clean fresh water for drinking and cooking. And …
Creating a Healthy Home Step 2: Contaminant Free
Contaminants such as lead, radon, carbon monoxide, asbestos, second hand smoke, and other chemicals impact the healthfulness of your …
2019 Summer Extension Gardener Newsletter
Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountain Editions Available Now!! Below are some of the featured topics. Summer-flowering trees and shrubs, Dwarf crested iris, Tomatillos, …
June is National Healthy Homes Month: 5 Minutes to a Healthier Home
June is National Healthy Homes Month. This year’s theme is 5 Minutes to a Healthier Home. This them focuses …
June 2019 is National Health Homes Month
In the U.S. today, people spend close to 90% of their time indoors. National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), created …
Creating a Healthy Home Step 1: Clean
June is National Healthy Homes Month — this month the NC State Extension Healthy Homes program will be highlighting the …
2019 Summer 4-H Opportunities
Looking for some fun activities for your kids this summer? We have a few opportunities available through the Buncombe …