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“Small Farmers: Our Everyday Heroes” Art Contest

To honor our everyday heroes for North Carolina A & T Small Farms Week 2024, N.C. Cooperative Extension Forsyth County Center is hosting an Arts Contest!

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2025 Pawpaw Field Day

WHEN: Sept. 6, 2025, between 10:00 a.m.–3 p.m.WHERE: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, Winston Salem, NC

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You Can Grow Seeds Outdoors This Winter - Learn How!

Winter sowing is an option for gardeners who want to grow plants from seeds but lack indoor growing space. Using repurposed containers, seeds can be started outside but still protected from colder…

Learn About Gardening This Winter at the Arboretum at Tanglewood

The Adult Education series at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park continues this winter with exciting classes in January and February. We hope to see you there!These programs are presented by N.C.…

Join Us for Gardening Classes in Fall 2023!

We are excited to announce our fall classes in the Arboretum Adult Education series. Our Arboretum Adult Education classes are typically held at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Please…

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Forks on Friday Gardening Classes Return This Fall!

Forks on Friday is returning in fall of 2023! N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, is excited to offer lunch-and-learn classes about gardening. These classes are offered in partnership…

Let's Discuss Cover Crops

Cover crops are plants grown in fields and gardens between "main crop" production. Cover crops typically provide benefits to the soil at the root level helping form soil aggregates, providing…

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2023 Pawpaw Field Day in Forsyth County

WHEN: Sept. 9, 2023, between 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.WHERE: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, Winston Salem, NC

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Derek Morris - Horticulture Technician shares his love for Pawpaws

September 7th, 2024 is the scheduled date for the annual Pawpaw Field Day. Hosted by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, this event promises tropical flavor and community…

Arboretum Adult Education Summer 2023 Classes

Our Arboretum Adult Education series returns with summer classes to help you improve your knowledge and skills in the garden. During August and September, we will offer classes in-person at Walnut…