POSTPONED: Join Us for Forsyth Extension Gardener Winter Pruning Workshops!
These pruning workshops have been postponed. We hope to reschedule for later in the year. More information about pruning …
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Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes
Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood”, the sweetpotato is an integral part of the American diet. From casseroles …
Spring 2020 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on March 11-12, 2020, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth …
POSTPONED: 2020 Forks on Friday Lecture Series
NOTE: The Forks on Friday program scheduled for April 3 has been postponed indefinitely. We hope to offer this …
Pruning Trees & Shrubs in Your Landscape
Pruning is important for maintaining the health and beauty of many plants in the garden. However, pruning can be …
POSTPONED: Arboretum Adult Education, Spring 2020 Classes!
NOTE: The class scheduled for April 1 has been postponed indefinitely. We hope to offer this class later in …
Forsyth County: Do You Need Information About Gardening?
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center offers gardening education for homeowners through the Consumer Horticulture Program. In 2019, we …
Make a Donation to Support the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center
N.C. Cooperative Extension invites YOU to help unleash the power of people and organizations to transform YOUR community. Take …
Commercial Horticulture Class Coming in December
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension of Forsyth County for a commercial horticulture training in December! Horticulture Agents in Davidson, Davie, …
Forks on Friday - Fall 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Forsyth County and the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Forsyth County are excited to bring back …
Adult Education at the Arboretum at Tanglewood - Fall 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center and Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Forsyth County invite you to attend the 2019 …
Volunteer for the Fall Workday at Tanglewood Arboretum
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, will hold their annual Fall Volunteer Workday at the Arboretum and Gardens at …
Farm City 2019 Registration Is Open!
Farm City Week returns to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center – 1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 this October 14-19, …
Forsyth County Farm City Photo Contest
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center is holding a Farm City Photo Contest through October 1, 2020. Submit your …
Fall 2019 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on October 22–23, 2019, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth …
Learn About Planting Bulbs at the Rural Hall Library
As the weather cools down this fall, it’s a great time to return to your garden. Consider trying plants …
2019 Fall Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Forsyth County will hold their annual fall plant sale on Friday, September 13, …
Boxwood Blight Information
Boxwoods are a common evergreen shrub planted in home landscapes. Boxwoods tend to be slow-growing plants. Boxwood leaves have …
Carolina Lawn Care Class on August 26
Join Extension Agents Leslie Peck (Forsyth County) and Amy Ballard (Davidson County) for a class all about your Carolina …
Pawpaw Tours Coming Soon!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center is hosting 3 educational tours of the pawpaw orchard which managed as part …
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