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Festive Finds: A Guide to Local Holiday Farmers Markets

Published - November 4, 2026 Read
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First 4-H Unmounted Horse Clinic in Mills River

Published - October 29, 2026 Read
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West District Volunteer Conference 2026

Published - July 2, 2026 Read

News From Henderson County Center

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Fall Food Preservation: Canning Cranberry Orange Chutney

Published - November 5, 2026

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Spotting the Variegated Fritillary Butterfly

Published - October 29, 2026

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Native Bees of WNC

Published - October 27, 2026

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Web of Wonders: Meet the Spiders of North Carolina

Published - October 26, 2026

From: NC State Extension
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How to Properly Plant a Tree

Published - October 22, 2026

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The Case for Large Trees

Published - October 20, 2026

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Granitic Domes in Henderson County

Published - October 19, 2026

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Caring for Your Fall Mums

Published - October 16, 2026

All News From Henderson County Center

Upcoming Events

Wits Workout @ Bullington Gardens Monday | Nov 09 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Closed in observance of Veteran's Day Wednesday | Nov 11 | All Day
11th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event Thursday | Nov 12 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, 74 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA
Holiday Market: Etowah Lion's Club Farmers Market Saturday | Nov 14 | 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Wits Workout @ Bullington Gardens Monday | Nov 16 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Clinic Holiday Closings (Late 2026/Early 2027)

Published - November 6, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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4-H Hits the Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Published - November 6, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Spring 2027 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
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Extension Publications: Plan Ahead for Success

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Marketing
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - November 2, 2026

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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NC 4-H Camps Welcomes New LIT Program Director, Khalia Frazier

Published - November 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Harvesting Gratitude in the November Garden

Published - November 2, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Chad Ray Named State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator

Published - October 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Stockpiled Bermudagrass for Grazing Livestock

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Forages
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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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