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CLICK TO REGISTER By, Mary Morris, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County announces the Take Control …
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Blackberries for the Home Garden Horticulture at Home Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent Small fruits are popular additions to the home garden. …
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4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Written by: Liz Driscoll, NC State Extension 4-H Specialist Splendiferous Seeds Sprouting seeds is …
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4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Tea-light Snowmen (Activity from the 4-H Holiday Activity Guide) Light up a neighbor or friend’s …
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4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Star Weaving Ornaments With Christmas right around the corner, now is the time to start …
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4-H at Home Neighborhood Hunt for Signs of Wildlife Written by: Purdue University and Indiana Extension Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent You …
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Horticulture at Home Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent Find Out More About Figs Perhaps there is no fruit more loved and …
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