WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 3, 2024
Codling Moth: As summarized in last week’s update, second generation codling moth is the key concern at this time. …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 27, 2024
It’s Time for Second Generation Codling Moth Current Conditions: In lower elevation orchards (i.e., less than about 1400 feet, such …
Happy National Pollinators Week!
Every year, we celebrate and acknowledge our reliance on pollinators for our food supply, as a third of everything …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 19, 2024
Little has changed in the past week in terms of arthropod pests of apples. We are currently between first …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 12, 2024
Based on degree-day accumulations (850 in Henderson and 1130 in Cleveland Counties), first generation codling moth egg hatch is …
Caring for Your Lawn
Cool season grasses such as fescue and Kentucky bluegrass should only be fertilized in February, September, and November. A …
4-H Honor Club & Scholarships 2024
The North Carolina 4-H Honor Club was organized in 1931 by Mr. L.R. Harrill as a way to develop …
Fly Into 2024 With the Honeybee 4-H Club!
4-H is excited to “bee” partnering with volunteers Jim Poe and Pat Roe (previous Bee Association Board members) to …
Organic Pest Control in the Vegetable Garden
IPM Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a pest control philosophy that says that we should use all tactics available to …
Blackberry Pruning With Gina Fernandez, NC State Extension Small Fruits Specialist
Join Gina Fernandez, NC State Extension Small Fruits Specialist for a short video on blackberry …
Henderson County Shines at 2020 NC Extension Awards Ceremony
It is always a good thing to see those you work with honored for their hard work and dedication. …
Planting Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape
Have you ever been at home and had a craving for crisp apples, sweet peaches, or other fresh fruits? …