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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

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