Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants: Test Your Soil for Free
Soil testing is one of the most valuable tools available for anyone who grows plants, whether that’s a home …
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Celebrating National Farmers Market Week 2025 at the Clay County Farmers Market
National Farmers Market Week, observed this year from August 3–9, 2025, is a time to recognize the vital role …
Join Us for the 19th Annual Ag Day & Tractor Parade
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the 19th Annual Ag Day & Tractor Parade, set for Saturday, …
Residents Urged to Watch for Invasive Asian Needle Ants
The Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis) is an invasive pest that has been spreading across North Carolina and the …
Integrated Pest Management
By Kathy Smith, Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer Being blessed with all this rain creates lush growth and all those …
Broomsedge: The Poor Man’s Grass
Broomsedge (Andropogon Virginius) is a native warm-season perennial bunchgrass commonly found in pastures, hayfields, and roadsides throughout the southeastern …
Raised Bed Salsa Garden Class at Senior Center
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center recently partnered with the Clay County Senior Center to teach …
Understanding the Risks of Raw Milk: A Public Health Perspective
With raw milk returning to public conversation, it’s important to understand the science, public health data, and concerns surrounding …
Farmers Market Opening Day a Success
The Clay County Farmers Market officially opened for its second season on Thursday, May 8, drawing in a strong …
Getting Started With Raised Bed Gardening
Raised bed gardening is a popular and efficient way to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers, especially in areas with poor …
May to-Do List
by Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Clay County Ready, on your mark, get set—It’s Gardening Season!! Till garden beds, working …
Blooming in the Shadows: Flowers That Thrive Near Black Walnuts
I have a large Black Walnut Tree (Juglans nigra) in my front yard. And although I let the squirrels …