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First and Last Frost Dates- Interactive Map & Chart
Interactive Frost Map Chart of First and Last Frost Dates by County Managing frost in the garden Map and Chart Prepared by …
Fall Seeding Time for Cool-Season Grasses
Fall is the best time for renovation and seeding of cool-season lawns. Temperatures are currently normal for early September, …
Gaston Grower Spotlight - September 2020
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Average First & Last Frost Dates
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It’s Time for Summer Pruning
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Resource Roundup: Getting Started With At-Home Gardening
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Master Gardener Class 2020
Do you enjoy plants and gardening? Looking to learn more and hone your skills…but don’t know where to go? If …
Experiences Are the Perfect Gift
N.C. Cooperative Extension has several opportunities for the Gift Experience you could be looking for and are available for …
Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
When: December 7, 2019 9 a.m. to noon Where: Gaston Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Dallas- Cherryville Hwy, Dallas Cost: $20 This workshop teaches the basics …
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