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2026 Berries and Vegetable Plant Sale

****** Now Accepting Orders for Edibles (Berries & Vegetables) ******Quantities are limited so order early! We now have online ordering available or you may download an order form to print and…

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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 Disposal Collection DayWhen: Tuesday, December 2 at 10…

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2025 Haywood Gardener: Learn to Grow Series

Are you interested in learning more about gardening? Come take a class with N.C. Cooperative Extension of Haywood County. The Learn to Grow series and Lifelong Gardening classes provide our community…

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Garden Extravaganza 2025

2025 Garden ExtravaganzaMark your calendar for the Garden Extravaganza to be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Extension Office located at 589 Racoon Road in Waynesville,…

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Care Guide: Berries and Bare Root Vegetables

Now that you have purchased small fruit plants, or asparagus, from the NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Edibles Plant Sale, you need to know how best to care and maintain them. Following is a tip…

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Planktonic Algae Control

During summer months, planktonic algae (bloom) is very common in private ponds. Sometimes it is advisable to try and control the density of the bloom. For further information, follow this link.…

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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. There are a lot of things for sale, including hand-crafted…

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Lifelong Gardening Class

When: Wednesday, June 19: 10:00 – 11:30amWhere: First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley (3634 Soco Road)Studies have shown that gardening has numerous health benefits for all ages and physical…

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Composting Class for Home Gardeners

Composting ClassWhen: Tuesday, May 21: 10:00 – 11:30amWhere: First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley (3634 Soco Road) Composting is the process by which microbes convert organic materials, leaves,…

A 4 x 4 foot raised bed divided into 16 squares with flowers and herbs planted in each of the squares.

Square Foot Gardening Class

Square Foot Gardening When: Tuesday, May 7: 10:00 – 11:30am (Date Change!)Where: First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley (3634 Soco Road)The class is free, but pre-registration is required as…