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Spring Gardening Classes

Come and Learn with Horticulture Extension Agent, Justin Burkhead, On Saturdays in Halifax or Tuesdays in Northampton. Reference the flyers for Dates, times and location. Halifax Spring Gardening…

2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map of North Carolina showing average extreme minimum temps, zones 6a–8b

USDA Hardiness Zone Map Update

So what is the Plant Hardiness Zone Map?The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive at a location.…

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2024 NC Farm School

The 2024 NC Farm School has come to our district!Location: East Carolina Agricultural and Education Center, 1175 Kingsboro Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 278012024 NC Farm School Northeast In-Class…

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Keep an Eye Out for Bagworms

Damage May thru June is the best time to look for and treat bagworms. Bagworms, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, are common landscape insect pests that can feed on many plant species but are most…

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Horticulture: The Basics of Composting

Composting is a process that converts organic materials like kitchen scraps, lawn waste, and garden leftovers into a high-value product which can act as a soil-conditioner and add fertility to soils.…

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March Beekeepers' Meeting

The Halifax & Northampton Counties Beekeepers' Association looks forward to seeing you at our March meeting, taking place Tuesday 3/15 at The Davie Fire Station - located at 3155 Highway 158, Roanoke…

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Event Update: Annual Beekeeping Kickoff!

The Halifax & Northampton Counties Beekeepers’ Association will be hosting our annual Introduction to Beekeeping event on Tuesday, February 15!Where?The Davie Fire Station. 3155 Highway 158, Roanoke…

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Master Gardener Volunteer 2022 Class Update

The 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer training course will begin on Thursday, February 17th. As a dual-county program (Halifax and Northampton counties) - this course will take place predominantly in…

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POSTPONED: 2022 Beekeeping Kickoff

**DUE TO THE RECENT INCREASE IN LOCAL COVID CASES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE COMING WEEKS. THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND WE HOPE TO MEET SAFELY SOON.**The…

NC STATE Extension Master Gardener

2022 Master Gardener Volunteer Class

With 2022 approaching quickly, we will soon begin interviews for Extension Master Gardener Volunteer candidates.The Master Gardener Volunteer training course will offer 40 hours of research-based…