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Extension Builds Outdoor Classroom! NC
Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center is proud to announce the addition of their outdoor classroom. The purpose of the classroom is to provide an outdoor learning center for various Extension based programs, such as educational programs, Master Gardener classes, and 4-H club programs
Agriculture Growing Potatoes in Your Home Garden Well-known throughout the world for their versatility, potatoes have become a staple of many countries’
cuisines. It’s difficult to think of a holiday meal without a big batch of mashed potatoes on the menu. But did you know you can grow them in your own backyard?
Planting Calendar for Vegetables, Fruits, & Herbs Are you planning your garden for the upcoming growing season? Check out this calendar for info on when to plant your favorite vegetables, fruits, & Herbs
Family & Consumer Sciences February Is Heart Month Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy.
The first step toward heart health is understanding your risk of heart disease.
Med Instead of Meds February is heart month and a great time to start thinking about a healthier way of living. The Med instead of Meds program is based on the Mediterranean-style eating pattern and has been shown to promote health and decrease risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease.
Why Do We Garden By The Moon? Gardening according to the phases of the Moon is a practice that has been around for as long as humans have been growing their own food. But what is it, exactly? Find out!
2023 Master Gardener Course The 2023 Master Gardener program is a 13-week course in which you will learn the basics of soils, diseases, insects, gardening, fruit trees, berries, wildflowers, botany and so much more. Applications are due Feb. 10!
4-H & Youth Development 2023 Coggins Clinic Clay County 4-H Trails &
Rails, along with Whiskey River Animal Vet will be hosting their annual noggins clinic on March 4. Click the link below for more info and prices.
A Few Pointers for Raising Responsible Children Many parents may associate discipline to various types of punishment. But if you think of the definition of self-discipline, it will help you see that discipline for children is a way of teaching them right from wrong. I am not saying if you follow the following steps your children will be angels, but I hope with your careful guidance they will be responsible adults who can care for themselves.
Annual 4-H Fruit Plant Sale How do you help children to become responsible adults? By planting seeds for them to be creative, independent, and compassionate. If you are not around children all the time, this can be a difficult task. However, 4-H creates
experiences for children through clubs, summer programs, or school activities for these seeds of mastery, independence, and generosity to grow. This year 4-H members will be using the proceeds of the plant sale to help pay for 4-H Camp.
Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home
gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly easy to grow if provided the right conditions and don’t require pesticides to produce a good crop. This makes them a popular choice among organic growers.Blueberries require annual pruning to reliably produce a high quality crop and maintain bush height to facilitate harvest. Pruning can sometimes intimidate new growers who call Cooperative Extension for help and advice.<<Click Here to Read More>>
It may be cold out, but warmer weather is on our minds!
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N.C. Cooperative Extension - Clay County Center
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Hayesville, NC 28904
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