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A close up image of the flower buds on poinsettia, surrounded by bright red bracts. The flowers are green, with a small amount of yellow pollen.

Poinsettia Care - Growing a Holiday Classic

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), also called Christmas flower, is a tropical shrub native to Mexico and Central America. This plant has become a holiday staple in the United States, boasting…

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Stanly County Beekeeping School 2025

Are you interested in learning the art of beekeeping or how bees affect our ecosystem? If so then the Practical Beekeeping Class is for you! The Stanly County Beekeepers Association is hosting a…

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Come Learn About Houseplants!

Houseplants and HomebrewsInterested in learning about houseplants? Join our Extension horticulture agent Andrew Pfeifer at The Brew Room in Locust!Enjoy a drink, and take home a propagated houseplant…

A room filled with various tropical plants in containers near a large bright window. Some are on wooden furniture.

Demystifying Houseplants at Uwharrie Brewing

Struggling to grow houseplants? Want to learn how to make more out of what you may already have? Then this workshop is for you!Sunday, October 22nd1-2:30 p.m.It is a free event at Uwharrie Brewing in…

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Growing Plants for Biodiversity on the Farm- 2018 Project

An on-farm applied study of using "farmscaping" and beneficial planting principles on farms of all scale.The Project at a GlimpseIntroduction The idea of growing a crop with the purpose of benefiting…

Reddish-purple heuchera (coral bells) leaves with prominent veins

Learn How to Garden in the Shade!

Come and join us at the Stanly County Public Library on July 31st to learn about how to grow a beautiful landscape in the shade.For more information, and to register for this presentation, please…

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Check Your Pesticide Credits Online!

September is quickly approaching, so make sure you are where you need to be with your pesticide credits for the year! Here is a guide to help you check on those credits online. If you need more…

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2022 Report to the People

2022 Report to the People (1)N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stanly County Center Staff was proud to serve the citizens of Stanly County in 2022 by addressing issues and needs as identified by advisory…

Starwberries on the vine

Extension in the Kitchen- Spinach and Strawberry Salad

To see other Extension in the Kitchen videos follow this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO2AjQFlq6kg2jQ4vbgrFyJZJU6-9pYeE