CLAY COUNTY CENTER
APRIL 2021 NEWSLETTER
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At NC State Extension, we never stopped growing North Carolina, and we never will. |
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NC State Extension improves lives and grows North Carolina. While the pandemic has presented extraordinary challenges, we never stopped delivering on our promise.
Our experts are connecting with North Carolinians in new and innovative ways. From Murphy to Manteo, in all 100 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee, we’re utilizing tools and technology to transport Extension into homes, businesses and communities. NC State Extension 2020 - 2021 Annual Report
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Master Gardener Volunteer
Dena Westbrook
Honored
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Dena Westbrook has received the N.C. Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association's Outstanding Volunteer Award for 2020. Dena transferred her membership from Hall County, GA to Clay County in 2016. Her knowledge, skill, and enthusiasm for propagating plants propelled her to leadership. She not only chaired the Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale, she grew the majority of the plants amounting to thousands of heirloom vegetables and native plants. Dena generously shares her extensive knowledge with members and customers alike. Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer Association and N.C. Cooperative Extension, Clay County Center offers Dena our heartiest congratulations! |
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Make sure to visit Dena and the other Master Gardener Volunteers at their Annual Plant Sale Friday, April 30th from 9 am to 2 pm, continuing Saturday, May 1st 9 am to 2 pm, and Sunday, May 2nd 1 pm to 3pm. The socially distanced plant sale will be in the parking lot behind the Community Services Building, 25 Riverside Circle. A variety of plants: perennial, vegetable, and herbs will be available for purchase so please mark your calendar.
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Flyers and Tyers Meetings: April 8 and 22; 3:15 at the school board office; masks required.
Trails and Rails Meeting: April 19th, 6 - 8 pm at the Community Services Building; mask required.
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To learn more about this program visit our website
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April 14: Hip, Hop 4-H Style: Line Dancing, learn the 4-H’ers favorite line dance. 6–7 p.m.
April 19: Showing Animals, learn how to show animals in 4-H. 6–7 p.m.
April 22: Earth Day-Keeping It Green, learn more about bees, trees, and environmental awareness. 6–6:45 p.m.
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4-H Activity Kits: Month of April |
Who:
Youth ages 8 to 18 years of age
What:
Interested in learning how to grow strawberries
Where:
Can pick up a Monthly Activity Kit for gardening
When:
At the N. C. Cooperative Extension of Clay County office located at 25 Riverside Circle, Hayesville on April 23, after 1.
How:
Register to get your name on the list. Registration will close on the third Friday of each month.
There are a limited number of kits.
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Over and Under
= Connections
Students, 3rd-6th graders staying after school, have been exercising
4-H’s fun activities
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First, they learned the different types of energy. Through this, they were able to discover forms of simple circuits, wind, and static energy. Next, the students learned tactics of outdoor safety; all from appropriate attire, to reptiles and amphibians, to poisonous plants. Read More about Pathways
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April is National Stress Awareness Month |
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and while stress is unavoidable for the vast majority of Americans, there are many ways to help prevent and manage it. Click Here to learn some tips to help you manage stress.
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April is a Very Busy Time for Gardeners.
(There are so many things to do, just not enough time.)
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- Once your bulbs have died down, leave the foliage, which is nutrients for next year.
- Spring blooming shrubs can be pruned as soon as flowers fade.
- Prune rose bushes. Rake up stems and leaves to avoid fungus. Fertilize and mulch.
- Fertilize trees, shrubs, and ground covers, mulch.
- Fruit trees can still be planted
- Fertilize all fruit if not done last month.
- Plant beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, greens, radishes, and potatoes
- Start transplants for warm-season vegetable indoors,
- Do not plant frost-sensitive plants until May.
- Mulching flower beds and vegetable gardens with several layers of newspapers will help prevent weeks. Cover with straw or mulch
- Keep an eye out for hummingbirds and get feeders ready. They usually appear around April 15.
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How to Test Your Garden Soil
Ever wonder “What’s the best way to fertilize my garden?” It starts with testing your soil. Extension Horticulture Agent Jeana Myers demonstrates how to test your garden soil at home.
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FREE SOIL TESTING
April 1 - November 30, 2021
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If you are interested in testing your soil this year call N.C. Cooperative Extension, Clay County Center at 828-389-6305 to schedule a time to pick up soil boxes.
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GOT MUD?
Join us for a free seminar on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. to talk about mud problems/solutions, winter cleanup, sacrifice area establishment, farm road upgrades, cost-share opportunities, and more.
This is a free event.
To register, go to: go.ncsu.edu/mud
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Diversifying Your Farm Sales
COVID 19 has increased demand for locally grown food products. In this session, you will be introduced to three farm operations that pivoted to increase sales and promotion of their farm and products. The session will cover the use of Square, Facebook Marketplace, and other platforms for CSA ordering, home delivery and on-farm pickups.
Apr. 8, 9 - 10 AM, Free 1-hr seminar
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VISIT THESE WEBSITES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CLAY COUNTY CENTER'S UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS
*OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENTS, MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, PLEASE CALL 828-389-6305.
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CLAY COUNTY CENTER
CLOSED
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