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Lawn & Garden
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
Elms have lots of pests. This week I have had several reports of larger elm leaf beetles, Monocesta coryli, …
Imported Willow Leaf Beetles
You can find a lot of damage on willows this time of year because imported willow leaf beetles have …
Sawflies Feeding on Oaks
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Black Swallowtail Caterpillars Munching on Herbs
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Composting Basics
Have you been wanting to begin composting at home, but weren’t sure how? The Composting Basics class will take …
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Coastal NC Landscape Plant Dos and Don'ts
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