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Homesteading Series Offers Hands-on Skills for Self-Sufficient Living

Whether you dream of harvesting fruit from your own backyard, baking bread from scratch, or raising healthy livestock, our upcoming Homesteading Series is here to help you build practical, real-world…

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2026 Extension Master Gardener Class

When: 3:00pm- 5:00pm Feb 3 - April 21, 2026 in a hybrid format Cost: $125 Where: Citizen Resource Center, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas NCExtension Master Gardener ApplicationSubmit to: N.C.…

Save the Date: Homesteading: Backyard Basics — Jan 24, 2026, 8 AM–3 PM, gaston.ces.ncsu.edu

CANCELLED - Homesteading: Backyard Basics Is BACK!

Exciting news! The Homesteading: Backyard Basics Conference is back for 2026!

tomato plant with disease

Sick Plants? The Dr. Is In!

Ever wondered where to take your ailing plants? We're here for you! Gaston County Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Volunteers currently troubleshoot plant issues via calls to the Infoline (704)…

Getting Started With Backyard Chickens Webinar

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Register Online The "Getting Started with Backyard Chickens" webinar will provide foundational knowledge for individuals interested in raising…

Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake Mushroom Inoculation Workshop

When: February 22, 2024 Time: 9 AM to NoonCost: $20 per person Where: Gaston Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NCLimited to 20 entriesRegister online: Shiitake Mushroom…

Homesteading: Backyard Basics Workshop

Homesteading: Backyard Basics is back for 2025! Join us for a day of learning about homesteading and extend your knowledge in various topics related to homesteading. This workshop is designed for…

Luffa on the vine

Growing & Harvesting Luffa

Luffa Luffa is a unique vining plant that produces a multipurpose fruit that can be utilized for sponges or as an edible when not allowed to mature (no more than 6 inches long). They are a part of…

Orange chainsaw set on grass

Using a Chainsaw

Using a chainsaw looks like a very simple affair. It seems you can pull a rope, squeeze a trigger, and start grinding away the rubble of Hurricane Helene. But this is a dangerous and common deception…

2nd Annual Pollinator Photo Contest; submit Aug 5–16; go.ncsu.edu/gcphotocontest

2024 Pollinator Photo Contest

The EMG Pollinator Photo Contest is held annually in conjunction with local Gaston County nurseries to promote the fundamental need of pollinators in our community. In an effort to raise awareness…