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Poinsettia plant with red and green leaves in white pot on table, brick wall background

Poinsettia Care

Poinsettias are often treated as short-term holiday plants, but with proper care, they can be kept well beyond Christmas and even enjoyed year after year. The key is understanding that poinsettias…

Book cover: seedlings and a dinner table; text "SEED TO SUPPER", "Oregon State University"

Seed to Supper: Learn How to Grow Food on a Limited Budget

Have you thought of growing a garden, but don't know where to start? Join our upcoming Seed to Supper course and learn how to grow food at a low cost. This seven-week series teaches how to plant,…

Two yellow daffodil flowers with green leaves in a garden

Planting Spring Bulbs

By: Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Clay CountyI know you thought that gardening was over, but November into December is a great time to plant spring bulbs. It is necessary to…

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Joro Spider

The Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is an orb-weaving spider native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and parts of Southeast Asia. It was first detected in the United States around…

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Gathering Seeds

By: Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Clay CountyI recall the first time a gardener showed me how to harvest marigold seeds. I was a child with limited resources, so it really…

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Learn How to Divide & Pot Plants

The N.C. Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center and the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Clay County will host a hands-on class on Dividing and Potting Plants on Thursday, October 17 at…

Green seedling with two cotyledon leaves emerging from dark soil

Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants: Test Your Soil for Free

Soil testing is one of the most valuable tools available for anyone who grows plants, whether that’s a home garden, a lawn, a farm field, or a pasture. Soil is the foundation of all plant growth, and…

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Residents Urged to Watch for Invasive Asian Needle Ants

The Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis) is an invasive pest that has been spreading across North Carolina and the southeastern U.S. This species poses a threat to both public health and local…

Integrated Pest Management

By Kathy Smith, Clay County Master Gardener VolunteerBeing blessed with all this rain creates lush growth and all those critters who savor the bounty. I’ve had a long career in vegetable Integrated…

June Garden Chores

BY: ELEANOR MOYER, CLAY COUNTY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERUsually it’s time to encourage purchasing a rain barrel. Difficult as it may seem right now, July, August, and September will bring drier…