Pender County Center: News

Want to try a new recipe for Thanksgiving? Watch Extension's Produce Lady for roasted butternut squash w/ fruit: [more]
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Are you a plant killer? Watch this episode of "In the Garden with Bryce Lane" to learn to keep plants alive: [more]
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Avoid foodborne illness this holiday season by following these Extension tips from #NCSU and Kansas State Univ: [more]

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Start Amaryllis Now for the Holidays and Beyond!
Posted November 20th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden

This amaryllis has been forced on a special vase that allows its roots to grow down into water while supporting the bulb and flower stalk. Whether you grow amaryllis on a vase or in a container, now is the time to get them started.... MORE

Fall Vegetable Garden Tips
Posted November 20th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden

Among the many things gardeners can do in the fall vegetable garden is keep an eye out for caterpillars. It is also not too late to plant a few hardy crops such as cabbage and spinach.... MORE

Pender County Livestock Association is Going Green
Posted November 18th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture

Like the NCDA&CS the Pender County Livestock Association has decided to go green! In an effort to save money the group will no longer be mailing out monthly post cards for reminders of upcoming livestock meetings. The only way to receive notification of the events is to look in the county newspapers, the county extension website, flyers, and/or to receive emails. If you wish to receive these notifications through emails please send me an email at emily_herring@ncsu.edu. ... MORE

Fall and Winter Lawn Care Tips
Posted November 6th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden

It will soon be time to put the lawn mower away as warm season grasses go dormant for winter. Winter is time when lawns need little care - the following tips will help you know what you should and should NOT do to care for your lawn this season.... MORE

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