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Pollinators
A swarm of bees settled on a birdbath

What Should I be doing in my Apiary this Month? April

The last two months was the beginning of the beekeeping season, whereas April is the heart of beekeeping in North Carolina. In late February and March, as the weather warmed up and plants began to…

Caswell County Center
Woman walking through her field

Ag Chat: How Can You Get Your Pastures and Field Spring Ready?

Ag Chat from 4/1/26: How can you get your pastures and fields spring ready?From our Livestock Agent, Bailee SheffieldWith spring quickly approaching, it will soon be time to pull some of our animals…

Lincoln County Center
2026 EMG Plant Sale Graphic with Date and Info

2026 NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Plant Sale

For the second year in a row, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Lincoln County are offering home-grown plants for sale that are perfect for home gardens in Lincoln County and…

Clay County Center
Redbud tree in bloom

Spring Trees

By: Eleanor Moyer, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer – Clay County. Well, early spring has sprung with loads of beautiful trees just bursting with loveliness. There is one wolf in sheep’s…

Jackson County Center
A field of daisies with "Hello Spring" in the center.

Sunshine & Outdoor Time to Scare the Winter Blues Away

Spring is spreading across the mountains (I don’t care what that fuzzy rodent in Pennsylvania claims)! Bringing with it earlier sunrises, later sunsets, and a tantalizing promise of warm and…

Randolph County Center
A top-down, close-up view of a lush, vibrant green lawn with thick, flat blades of grass.

Springtime Forage Management

As spring starts to creep up on us in the Piedmont of North Carolina, our cool season forages are starting to emerge from dormancy and grow. This article will cover some management decisions to…

Clay County Center
Two yellow daffodil flowers with green leaves in a garden

Planting Spring Bulbs

By: Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Clay CountyI know you thought that gardening was over, but November into December is a great time to plant spring bulbs. It is necessary to…

Robeson County Center
Extension Minute Spring (US Letter)_Part1

Extension Minute – May 2025 Issue

The new monthly newsletter is here! Keep up to date with the monthly happenings. May's issue is now available.To check out the latest news, click the image below or read it online.

Extension Forestry
Close up view shows wings

Growing Degree Day Calculator Displays a Very Warm April and Other Spring Updates

*update as of April 1, 2025: active EHS crawlers found in fields in Upper Mountain Research Station, Avery County, and West Jefferson Spring is Breaking Records We are on track for another very warm…

New Crops & Organics
Three bloodroot flowers blooming in the woods surrounding by dried leaves

April Showers and Forest Flowers-Our Latest Newsletter

4/9/2025 - Our latest newsletter has been published and describes the early spring activities of the NC Alternative Crops and Organics Program. An opportunity to volunteer in our research hop yard in…