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Free Pesticide Recertification Class - September 11th, 2025

Free Pesticide Recertification ClassSeptember 11th, 20259am to 1pm9am -11am - V Training11am -1pm - X,L,N and D TrainingClass will be held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Polk County Center, 79…

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Polk County Cooperative Extension Podcast

Welcome to The Extension Connection, the podcast where we connect you with the valuable resources and expert tips from the NC State Extension office located in Polk County.In each episode, we'll dive…

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Extension Master Gardener Class - Begins August 5th - Tuesdays 9am to 12pm - Enroll Now

Have you ever thought about taking your gardening hobby to another level? If so, you should consider the Extension Master Gardening Program. The class will meet each Tuesday beginning August 5th…

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How to Make a Poinsettia Rebloom

It's the Christmas season once again, and we are all excited about seeing family and friends, eating holiday meals and decorating our homes in festive ways. If you're like my grandmother, you've…

NC Cooperative Extension Polk County: Pesticide Recertification Class Sept 27, 9am–12pm

2024 Pesticide Recertification Class

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Polk County Center is offering a pesticide recertification class on September 27th from 9am to 12pm. The class will be held at the Extension office located at 79…

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Master Gardener Volunteer Program - 2024

We are taking applications for the 2024 Master Gardener Program through July 15th. The class meets on Tuesdays beginning August 6th from 9 am to 12 pm. The class fee is $180 and includes text book…

NC Cooperative Extension Polk County Center Open House Aug 6 5 to 7pm Everyone invited

Open House - August 6th, 2024

The Polk County NC State Extension is holding an Open House on August 6th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Everyone is invited.Come out and see the new 4-H Barn, 4-H Activity Room and our newly renovated…

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May Lawn and Garden Tips

Weed Control Control weeds prior to planting vegetables and flowers. Shallow cultivation will kill many weeds and their germinating seeds prior to planting. It is also possible to use certain…

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April Lawn and Garden Tips

Vegetable Garden Hopefully you planted your Spring garden back in March. If you haven't you can still get away with planting leaf lettuce, beets, radishes, potatoes and carrots in April.April is the…

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March Lawn and Garden Tips

LawnFescueThis is the month that cool season grasses really start to grow. If you haven't already, go ahead and apply your fertilizer. A soil test is the preferred method of determining how much to…