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World Health Day 2024

As we celebrate World Health Day on April 7th, 2024, let’s check out some tips to make this year …

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St. Patrick's Day Smoothie

In need of a delicious green recipe to add to your St. Patrick’s Day meal? Try this vitamin A-packed …

Trifolium ripens inflorescence. photo by Cathy Dewitt

Clover as a Lawn

Many homeowners are looking for alternatives to monoculture lawns. These areas though beautiful and great for recreation severe very …

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Plant Health Alerts - Decay in Trees

Wood Rotting Fungi Weaken Trees Physical wounding such as construction damage and mower damage, a lack of water and nutrient …

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Historic Johnson Farm

The Historic Johnson Farm, located at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, provides cultural heritage experiences and educational opportunities for school …

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Mills River Park Pollinator Garden

We are delighted to see signs that the garden is waking up! Some activities in the month ahead include:  Designing …

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4-H A.I.R.E

What is A.I.R.E? AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) is a workforce development and college prep program where you “interview” …

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Pest Alert - Ticks in the Landscape

Although there are several ticks that parasitize people and animals, the deer tick is the most concerning. Ixodes (Deer) ticks …

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Leap Year and Agriculture

Happy Birthday Leap Babies! If you were born on February 29, you are having a birthday. Well, it’s about time! …