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, …
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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 …
Prepare Now for Renovating Your Lawn This Fall
Summer is here in full force, and if your lawn is tall fescue, it may be looking a bit …
Summer Adult Education Series 2019
The Adult Education series continues at Tanglewood Park this summer with more opportunities to learn about gardening. N.C. Cooperative …
Apply for the 2019 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course in Forsyth County
Appy today to become an Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer in Forsyth County! Extension Master Gardener volunteers (EMGVs) help N.C. Cooperative …
Open Garden Day at the Demonstration Garden
On Saturday, June 15, 2019, head to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center to learn from the experts! …
Join N.C.Cooperative Extension for Forks on Fridays This Spring!
This spring, Forks on Friday is back! Bring your lunch and learn about gardening during these lectures. The lectures …
Glyphosate Safety Update - No Risk to Public Health
On April 30, 2019, the EPA announced the availability of the proposed registration review decision for glyphosate. From the …
Volunteers Needed - Youth Education at the Arboretum at Tanglewood
Every year, volunteers assist with N.C. Cooperative Extension of Forsyth County’s Youth Education Program at the Arboretum at Tanglewood …
Support Extension at Forsyth County's 2019 Spring Plant Sale!
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Forsyth County will hold their annual Plant Sale at the Arboretum at Tanglewood …
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