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The Understory Newsletter - Spring 2026

Published - April 13, 2026 Read
Sheep in pasture

Sheep and Goat 101 Workshop

Published - April 13, 2026 Read
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Shop Smart - Save Money

Published - April 2, 2026 Read

News From Nash County Center

horse in pasture
Equine Pasture Walk

Published - April 13, 2026

Calculator and piggy bank
April is Financial Literacy Month

Published - April 2, 2026

cows looking at hay bales
Bale Grazing Field Day

Published - April 2, 2026

Flyer of Farm Tour
2026 Nash County Farm Tour

Published - March 28, 2026

Picture of Wisteria
What's That Purple Weed?

Published - March 26, 2026

Market cart with potted plants and hanging baskets and text "Nash County Master Gardener Plant SALE"
2026 NC State Extension Master℠ Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale

Published - March 24, 2026

NCDA Update 2026
Required Pesticide C&T Standards Update Training

Published - March 10, 2026

man and woman doing yoga
Yoga in the Arboretum

Published - March 6, 2026

All News From Nash County Center

Upcoming Events

Yoga in the Arboretum Wednesday | Apr 15 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 1006 Eastern Ave. Nashville NC
Yoga in the Arboretum Wednesday | Apr 22 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 1006 Eastern Ave. Nashville NC
EMGV Annual Plant Sale Saturday | Apr 25 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Nash County Arboretum, 1006 Eastern Ave, Nashville, NC 27856, USA
Twin Counties Cattlemen's/Bale Grazing Meeting Tuesday | Apr 28 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 11805 Ward Rd, Whitakers, NC 27891, USA
Yoga in the Arboretum Wednesday | Apr 29 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 1006 Eastern Ave. Nashville NC
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News From NC State Extension

Cotton protected from thrips on left versus not protected on right. Basically there is no cotton on the right
Think About Thrips Management Before Planting

Published - April 14, 2026

From: Cotton
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When should I begin planting cotton? (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Cotton
Wendy Gantt of Alliance Health, #PassTheMicYouth Co-Director Maru Gonzalez, Kim Roberts from Town of Cary, and Carlos Moses from Wake County 4-H.
#PassTheMicYouth Honored with NC State’s Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
An EMG volunteer of Durham County presents on pruning in front of a presentation screen that shows the gardening tool in front of a classroom of volunteers who are focused on learning.
2025 Annual Report Spotlights Volunteers' Commitment to Growth through Continuing Ed

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Blades of turfgrass that show red, yellow, and green colors due to temperature stress.
Spring Colors of Turfgrass

Published - April 13, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Winter weeds in a field
Preplant Herbicide Options Peanut Notes No. 46 2026

Published - April 12, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanut field being planted in spring.
Nematode Suppression with Outreach SC Peanut Notes No. 45 2026

Published - April 11, 2026

From: Peanut
Variety Trial
Pod Rot Management Peanut Notes No. 44 2026

Published - April 11, 2026

From: Peanut
Native vegetation and cereal rye cover crop
Preemergence Herbicides for Reduced Till Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 43 2026

Published - April 11, 2026

From: Peanut
Strip with damage from zink
Zinc Question Peanut Notes No. 42 2026

Published - April 11, 2026

From: Peanut
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