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Plant Sale Save the Date

Mark your calendar and get ready for the 2025 Spring Fling Plant Sale, sponsored by the NC State Extension …

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Garden Chores in March

VEGETABLES Mulch garlic and asparagus well to prevent early competing weeds from invading the beds. Early- to mid-March plant English and …

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50 Gallon Ivy Rain Barrels for Sale

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center is thrilled to announce we now have Ivy brand 50-Gallon rain barrels …

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Garden Chores in February

VEGETABLES * Check your seed supply before ordering more. Seeds more than a couple of years old should probably be …

Garden Chores in January

VEGETABLES * Bare soil in the garden can erode and give way to winter weeds. Several inches of leaves, preferably …

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Houseplant Winter Care

This time of year houseplants can be struggling with the typical indoor environment; low light, low humidity and either …

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Holiday Trees & Garden Greenery

PURCHASING A LIVE TREE? Live Christmas trees (with a root ball) often do not survive or grow well following holiday time …

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