News From Pender County Center

Blooms
Winter Beauty

January 27, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

January 4, 2026

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Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Pender County Initial Certification Training

January 1, 2026

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

November 13, 2025

A girl poses with her heifer and an award.
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Wraps Up Its 21st Successful Year With the Sandhills Junior Dairy Show

November 7, 2025

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Welcome John Gurganus, Small Farms Agent

July 28, 2025

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County Trade Pull Factors Influence on County Economic Tier Rankings - 2024

July 16, 2025

Anthill mound with loose soil and a small entrance hole surrounded by green grass
Treating for Fire Ants

June 3, 2025

Two baskets of small white and red potatoes with a garden fork
Time to Plant Potatoes

January 21, 2025

Deer
Deer Resistant Plants

December 4, 2024

Wood Anemones
Native Plant: Wood Anemone

December 1, 2024

Plant Hardiness Zone map
What to Plant When

December 1, 2024

Ferns
Christmas Ferns - More Than Decoration

December 1, 2024

Poinsettia
Holiday Plants

November 30, 2024

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Winter Exterior Plant Care

November 30, 2024

Aloe vera and variegated spider plant in pots on a sunlit windowsill, pig-shaped planter visible
Benefits of Houseplants

November 30, 2024

Lettuce growing in containers
Take the Year Round Gardening Challenge!

October 25, 2024

Hurricane Fran
Planting Trees With Hurricanes in Mind

October 14, 2024

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Oh Deer Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Speakers Bureau Event

August 19, 2024

Three cows standing near wire fence in a green pasture with farm buildings in background
Drought Management Tips for Pasture-Based Livestock

July 16, 2024

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Centipede Lawn Problems

May 16, 2024

Yard sale poster: "YARD Sale" with stacked items and bunting; Saturday June 1, 8 AM–2 PM
Yard Sale!!

May 13, 2024

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4-H Graduate, Lillie Hansen

May 8, 2024

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Cooperative Extension's 110th Birthday!!!

May 8, 2024

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Home Soil Samples

April 19, 2024

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Safely Washing Produce

April 6, 2024

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Agriculture

April 4, 2024

Concentric cracking of tomato fruit
What Causes Tomatoes to Crack?

March 27, 2024

Tomato plant leaves with brown necrotic patches on new growth
Why Are My Tomatoes Dying?

March 27, 2024

Iron chlorosis on hydrangea caused by high soil pH
How Soil Testing Can Help You

March 27, 2024

Blueberry plants.
Does Your Lawn or Garden Need Lime?

March 27, 2024

Young yellow summer squash with blossoms attached, growing on plant over soil
Why Are My Squash Rotting?

March 27, 2024

fertilizers
Which Fertilizer Is Best?

March 27, 2024

Three ripe red tomatoes attached to a vine among green leaves
What Are the Best Tomato Varieties?

March 27, 2024

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Pesticide Collection Day

March 19, 2024

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Getting Ready for Spring Vegetable Gardens

February 25, 2024

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Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship Program

February 10, 2024

Hydroponic gardening
Hydroponic Gardening

January 11, 2024

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Dying Oaks

January 4, 2024

Toscana Kale
Plant a Fall Garden

January 4, 2024

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