NCDA&CS Announces Drop-Off Locations for Hurricane Relief Supplies
Three of North Carolina’s state-operated farmers markets will begin serving as drop-off locations for hurricane relief supplies starting today …
Disaster Distress Helpline and NC Peer Warmline
Disasters can be overwhelming for anyone and affect our mental health. If you or someone you or someone you …
Foods to Keep and Discard After a Power Outage
During a power outage, the safety of perishable food can become a concern, especially if the outage lasts for …
Hurricane Helene Update From NCDA&CS (10/1/24)
This update post contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Veterinary Division’s newsletter. To subscribe to …
Takeaways for Cutoff Strawberry Plantings
Authored by: Colby Griffin (N.C. Cooperative Extension, Nash County), Dr. Mark Hoffmann (NCSU), Bill Cline (NCSU), Debbie Roos (N.C. …
Pest Alert - Tiny Black Ants in Homes
Tiny Black Ants in the Home What are these tiny black ants invading my home? They are getting into my …
4-H Club 101 Series (June 2024)
4-H Clubs are a great way to support long-term youth development and build community amongst our youth while instilling …
Rain Barrel Fundraiser
Are you interested in collecting rainwater to use on your home garden? Now is your opportunity to support Henderson …
Some Favorite Landscape Plants
Steve’s Recommended Plant List for Henderson County (non-italicized = native; italicized = non-native) Small trees up to 25′ – (deciduous) service berry, …
Okra - a Southern Tradition in Every Garden
Well, there’s a lot of foods that southerners have enjoyed for generations and others have only more recently discovered. …
Recipe: Dark Chocolate Cherry Oats
Looking for a new go-to breakfast? If you enjoy breakfast that is on the sweater side, then this oatmeal bowl …
Pest Alert - Fire Ants
Fire Ants Fire Ants are the scourge of summer fun. I grew up in middle Georgia running around my grandmother’s …