Growing green when everything is brown | As summer heats up and the landscape turns brown, many gardeners and homeowners wonder how to keep their spaces lush and thriving. The Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension Office is here to help with expert advice, resources and classes on various topics, including gardening, planting, composting, livestock care, pesticide use and more. | |
Quick tips for growing green from Cooperative Extension Agent Payton Berry:
- If you haven't considered drip irrigation for your garden, now is the time to start looking. Drip irrigation is a wonderful way to save on water and make sure your plants are getting what they need during the summer season. If you set up your drip irrigation system with a timer in your garden, it can be sustainable on its own.
- Please note that tomatoes need about one and a half inches of water per week. It's good practice to water early in the morning before the heat sets in.
- Remember to check what's in season before you plant from seed. July is a wonderful time to start thinking about what you would like to plant in the fall. To prevent disease when watering your plants, make sure you're directly watering the soil, not the plant.
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Resources, classes & youth programs:
Getting your kids involved in gardening and agriculture can be a rewarding experience for the whole family. The Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension Office offers several youth programs, including 4-H, Cloverbuddies and Youth Market.
From the Basics of Canning to Summer Landscaping, the Extension Office offers a range of hands-on, practical and educational classes.
View the list of upcoming events.
Click the graphic below for more information about the upcoming 17th annual Ag Celebration at Frank Liske Park.
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📌 Holiday hours | All Cabarrus County Government offices are closed on Thursday, July 4, to observe Independence Day. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5. All Cabarrus County parks are open on July 4. Read more. | |
🌞 Parks proclamation | July is Park and Recreation Month! Join us in celebrating with the special proclamation video below from our awesome Active Living and Parks team and park patrons. | |
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🚔 Save the date: National Night Out | Our annual event designed to strengthen police-community partnerships, is set for Tuesday, August 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cabarrus Arena Midway. Parking and admission are both free for this event. Learn more.
🎡 Cabarrus County Fair contest submissions | The CabCo Fair will be back before you know it! This year's event, themed "Land of Sugar & Smiles" returns September 6-14, 2024. Here you can find the information and applications for all of the special competitions, contests, programs and more. Most entry forms and fees are due Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
⛳ Mini-golf reopening | The wait is almost over! The mini-golf course at Frank Liske Park is expected to reopen at the end of this month (July) after months of construction. Right now, there's no set date for the reopening, but stay tuned on social media for updates.
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New episode of 'Did Y'all Hear?' Podcast
You’ll find plenty of interesting things on the 600-plus acres of diverse land off St. Stephens Church Road. The site near Mt. Pleasant will be the home of a new County nature park. It offers a variety of unique natural features.
But something else has drawn interest, and it’s not so natural: Several hundred feet of meticulously stacked stone walls. The structures have puzzled County workers and residents.
There are plenty of questions, but two things are clear: Whoever built those walls put in a lot of time. And they did a great job—the walls have stood the test of time.
We went on a field trip to see the walls firsthand (photo above), then sat down with CabCo team members and property neighbors to get some answers to the St. Stephens Rock Wall Mystery.
If you can help us with the mystery, email host Dominique Clark
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Let's get plugged in!
In this episode of Cabarrus This Week, we're:
- Celebrating the stars and stripes in CabCo
- Brewing a friendly battle between our public safety professionals
- Safely getting rid of your household hazardous waste
CTW archives
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Public comment period - Corning Inc. - Midland
Corning Incorporated – Midland, a fiber optic cable manufacturer, currently holds a Title V air quality permit.
The facility has applied to the N.C. Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to modify its permit to increase emissions. The facility is proposing to increase its use of isopropyl alcohol, a cleaning agent, at the site. This would result in a 40-tons-per-year increase in emissions of volatile organic compounds.
Read full story
DAQ is holding a public comment period on the draft air quality permit. You are invited to submit comments by Monday, July 8, 2024, at 5 p.m. using any of the following options:
Email daq.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov with the subject line
“Corning-Midland.23C”
Mail a letter to NCDEQ Division of Air Quality, 1641 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1641
Call 919-707-8714 to leave your comments via voicemail
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Meet Patty
Terrier/Pit Mix, Female, 4 years & 1 month
Available to adopt at Cabarrus County Animal Shelter.
*Adoption fees waived through July 6.*
Patty is 73 pounds of pure love and has plenty of good years ahead to spend with a loving family.
She loves nothing more than lounging around, taking leisurely walks and being your cuddle buddy. She gets along well with folks of all ages, and is known to be quite the sweetheart with other dogs too.
If you're lookin' for a loyal companion who'll stick by your side through thick and thin, Patty is your girl.
Apply for Patty today!
*Appointments are highly recommended.
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Battle of the Badges blood drive | July 23 from 7 a.m. to noon and July 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. This event is open to the public. You'll have the opportunity to donate on behalf of Cabarrus EMS, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office, Concord Police Department, Kannapolis Police Department and more.
CORESCULPT by Dawn, a beginner Mat Pilates Sculpting Program | Fridays at 2 p.m. | July 5 - August 9 | Concord Senior Center
An evening with Kristy Woodson Harvey | Wednesday, July 10 | 6 to 8 p.m. | The Farmstead | 8063 Mauney Road, Mt. Pleasant | $30 ticket includes refreshments, as well as a hardcover copy of Harvey's new book, "A Happier Life".
Davis Theatre Season Launch Party | July 11 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Drinks, live music, early access to upcoming shows and more!
Cabarrus Health Alliance Cooking class - *surprise bowl ceations* | August 19 | All classes fall on Monday's from 6-7:30pm | Series continues through December with one class offered each month | $15
View all Cabarrus County Library System events
View the Active Living and Parks session guide
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