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Pesticide Disposal Day 2025

Who: Farmers, Homeowners, & Small Businesses needing to dispose of pesticides (no dealers, large businesses, or retailers) What: Free Pesticide …

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Garden Extravaganza 2025

2025 Garden Extravaganza Mark your calendar for the Garden Extravaganza to be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9 a.m. …

Planktonic Algae Control

During summer months, planktonic algae (bloom) is very common in private ponds. Sometimes it is advisable to try and …

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Garden Extravaganza 2024

NC State Extension Master Gardener℠℠ volunteers of Haywood County are having a huge sale of garden-related items and plants on June 8th. …

Lifelong Gardening Class

When: Wednesday, June 19: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Where: First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley (3634 Soco Road) Studies have shown that gardening has numerous health …

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Composting Class for Home Gardeners

Composting Class When: Tuesday, May 21: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Where: First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley (3634 Soco Road) Composting is the process by …

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Square Foot Gardening Class

Square Foot Gardening When: Tuesday, May 7: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Date Change!) Where: First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley (3634 Soco Road) The …

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Request Plant Sale Order Forms

It is once again time to order plants from the Haywood County Master Gardeners Plant Sale! Order Forms can …

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This weeds chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook discusses weed life cycles, how to properly …

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