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Online, Interactive Extension Gardener Handbook Now Has Videos
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2021 Bull City Gardener Learning Series - Live and Virtual Events!
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Timing of Preemergent (PRE) Herbicide Applications for 2021 – Apply Earlier
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Center Update: Fungicide Efficacy and Fate
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