Onslow County Cooperative Extension readies spring garden festival, workshops and farmers market

Summary

Onslow County Cooperative Extension announced pasture management workshops in April and May, a Spring Garden Festival on April 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at Discovery Gardens, a 4‑H horticulture competition in July, and the farmers market opening April 11. Extension provided a contact number for more information.

Allison Maddox of the Onslow County Cooperative Extension described upcoming spring programs and ways for residents to participate.

Maddox said pasture management workshops led by the crops and livestock agent will be held in April and May; interested residents should call the Extension office at (910) 455‑5873 for details. She announced the annual Spring Garden Festival will take place April 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at Discovery Gardens, with plants and produce for sale and proceeds supporting Extension education programs.

Maddox also described a 4‑H horticulture competition in July in Raleigh for youth ages 8–18 focused on plant identification, and confirmed that the farmers market will open for the season on April 11 and run every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through November. She noted there is ongoing construction near the gardens but said visitors should still enjoy the site.

For program questions and participation details, Maddox gave the Extension office number: (910) 455‑5873.