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Peak Season at NCDA&CS Soil Lab Begins November 26, 2025

The "no-fee" period for getting your soil analyzed at the NCDA&CS agronomy lab ends at 5 p.m. on November 25. You must have your soil to the lab by that time in order to avoid paying a fee for…

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Liberty Library Gardening Series

New for 2025: A Series of nine gardening classes hosted at the Liberty Library. Learn the best advice for gardening from NC Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers!These classes will be offered…

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Get to know moles and voles

If you are struggling to minimize mole and vole activity in your yard, please take a look at two documents linked below. They'll help you understand the difference between moles and voles, and what…

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Think Green Thursdays 2025

First Think Green Thursday class of the year - January 30, 2025! Interested in learning more about gardening? North Carolina Cooperative Extension's Alamance County Office is offering an extensive…

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Older Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration

Has it been a while since you pruned your apple trees? Or maybe you have bought a property that came with some old apple trees. Either way, it can be a daunting challenge to bring them back into…

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Alamance County Extension Master Gardener℠ 15th Annual Plant Sale

15th Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Plant Sale 2025 SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, September 10, 2025Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.In-person location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alamance County…

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Pollinator Event at Arbor Gate Teaching Garden

Come count with us at Arbor Gate teaching garden to gather conservation data and help protect pollinators!When: August 23rd, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Where: Arbor Gate teaching garden at the…

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Think Green Thursdays

Think Green Thursdays (TGT) are the gardening classes offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension service in Alamance County. The wide range of topics are taught by university experts, extension staff,…

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Tree Fruit Pruning Workshop

This fruit tree workshop is a must-attend, if you want to learn how to correctly prune newly purchased or overgrown neglected fruit trees. The class and demonstration will be held Thursday, January…

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Alamance Gardener - Ultimate March Edition

Change is inevitable and the future is bright! Get your March garden tips and read about changes past and future here: Alamance Gardener MAR 2023