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Payton FlowersExtension Agent, Agriculture - Commercial Horticulture N.C. Cooperative Extension, Gaston County Center

This month’s spotlight celebrates the kickoff of the U-pick season for our county. Strawberries are one of the first …

April’s spotlight highlights a statewide effort to better understand a common cole crop pest, the diamondback moth. To learn …

This March has been off to an unseasonably warm start, but don’t be fooled. This month’s spotlight highlights an …

Join us March 22nd from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. to learn tips to make your market display stand out. Click …

Who doesn’t love looking out of their window to a nice pop of color. This pop of color has …

This month’s spotlight highlights an often overlooked step in preparing for the spring while winter has set in. Learn …

Often in December, the practical gifts are overlooked. Find out how our trees offer a practical soil covering, and …

Gaston Grower Spotlight – November 2021 This month’s grower spotlight highlights the importance of thinking about the full circle aspect …

You know Fall is among us when everywhere you turn you see pumpkins. Take a look at the Gaston Grower …

As we approach October and begin to prepare for Somethin’ Pumpkin this year, take a look at some of …

What’s in the Mix? A recent visit to a local grower lead to an interesting taste test of some atypical …

Tomatoes have turned into a home garden tradition here in Gaston County. As outdoor summer actives increase in July …