Wednesday, September 26, 2018

2018 Fall Plant Sale

We are now accepting orders for our 2018 Alleghany 4-H Fall Plant Sale.  

The following types of plants are being offered for purchase:



  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Flowers
  • Fruit Trees
  • Grapes
  • Herbs
  • Mums
  • Raspberries
  • Succulents
Payment is due at the time orders are placed.  **We accept credit/debit cards for payment.  Phone orders can and will be accepted with a credit/debit card purchase**

ORDER & PAYMENT DEADLINE:
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

PLANT PICKUP DATES:
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 23rd & 24th (9am - 5pm)

ALL proceeds are used to provide scholarship opportunities for Alleghany County youth to attend 4-H Camp and other 4-H and Extension programming.

You may pick up an order form at the Extension Office or you can print an online version.

For more information, call 336-372-5597 or email Michele Hamm.







Friday, September 14, 2018

*UPDATED* Pumpkin Carving Contest


Due to the Mountain Heritage Festival being cancelled, because of Hurricane Florence, we have decided to reschedule our contest.

The new deadline date for submitting your entry is now Friday, October 19th.

The Best of Show judging will now be online.  We will post pictures and a voting poll to decide the winner, which will be announced on October 26th.

** There are 4 age divisions: Cloverbud = ages 5-8; Junior = ages 9-12; Senior = ages 13-18; Adult = ages 19+. 

** $5 per entry ~ You can print an entry form or they are available at the Extension office.

** Pumpkins MUST be carved; they are not to be painted or otherwise decorated. 

** Pumpkins may be carved free-hand or stencils may be used.