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Storm Damage to Trees

Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

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Meat Preservation Workshop

Meat Preservation Flyer Join us for our free workshop on Friday, November 15, from 12 to 1 p.m. Call our office …

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Backyard Composting

Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …

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Drinking Water Safety

As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

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Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook

Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …

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Harvesting Herbs for Tea

Join the Piedmont Medicinal Herb Growers on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to learn how …

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Seed Saving Workshop

Would you like to learn to save seeds of your favorite vegetable varieties? Would you like to learn best …

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