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FCS Professionals Help Area Residents to "Live Well"

Health is a lot more than how one looks and feels. Conversations about health should include all eight dimensions or areas of wellness—that is physical, emotional, environmental, financial,…

NC Cooperative Extension: COOL CROPS — Thursday Oct 3, 5:30–7:00 PM; FREE PLANTS

Cool Crops Program

North Carolina gardeners benefit from three distinct growing seasons - spring, summer, and fall. With summer behind us, you may want to consider cool weather crops for your fall garden. Planting time…

Red cardinalflower spikes with tubular red blooms and lance-shaped green leaves

Flora Fridays - September 13, 2024

Lobelias Lobelia cardinalis, the cardinal flower, is our first species of the day. This plant is a striking North American perennial with bright red flowers. The tubular flowers are attractive to…

Mason jars of preserved foods above flyer titled "2024 Fall Food Preservation Series."

2024 Fall Food Preservation Series to Be Held in October

Preserving food extends its shelf life and prevents wastage. Preserving also ensures that a greater variety of food is available throughout the year, which can help make sure that we are eating a…

Small cluster of light purple wildflowers with green leaves, forest floor background

Flora Fridays - August 16, 2024

This edition of Flora Fridays takes a walk on the wild side through Uwharrie National Forest. This is the hottest time of the year, and it can be difficult to find actively blooming plant species.…

White spherical flower cluster with surrounding green buds and glossy leaves

Flora Fridays - July 26, 2024

Native Plants for Pollinators Plant pollinators, crucial to the reproductive success of many flowering plants, play a fundamental role in ecosystems worldwide. Plant pollinators are animals such as…

Yellow prickly pear cactus bloom among green pads with spines

Flora Fridays - July 12, 2024

Drought Tolerant Plants Montgomery County and surrounding areas need rain. Some areas have not had precipitation since May. This has led to moderate drought conditions with lasting effects. It has…

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Voluntary Agriculture District Ordinance

Montgomery County Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance can be located in Chapter 4, Article II, Sections 4.19 - 4.34.For questions or concerns, please contact 910-576-6011 or visit 203 W Main…

Green-and-black striped caterpillar clinging to a thin plant stem

Flora Fridays - June 28, 2024

Insects in the Garden Have you ever wondered what insects are crawling through the garden? Many insects damage plants by feeding activity, but this is not always grounds for elimination. Most plants…

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Montgomery County Agricultural & Crafts Fair & Chicken Show 2024

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Montgomery County Center will be hosting an Agricultural & Crafts Fair and Chicken Show on Friday, September 6th from 4-7 pm.A food truck will be present for the evening.…