September Is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. This year, FEMA’s Ready Campaign is focused on preparing older adults for disasters. Older …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - August 15, 2023
Based on the degree-day model, emergence of the brown marmorated stink bug is underway in most areas, with DD …
Tomato Late Blight Found in Henderson County, NC (7 Aug 2023)
Late blight on tomato has been confirmed on an organic vegetable farm in Henderson County, NC on 7 Aug …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - August 8, 2023
We are approaching that time of the year when codling moth and oriental fruit moth (OFM) populations become less …
August Is Kids Eat Right Month
August is Kids Eat Right Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy of Nutrition and …
Lia Beddingfield Jumps the Fence to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center
GOAT. In sports that usually means Greatest of All Time. Folks like Tom Brady (football), Muhammad Ali (boxing), Novak …
4-H Presentations - Henderson County 2023!
Creating and presenting a 4-H Presentation is often cited as one of the best things a youth can accomplish …
Growing Grapes in Western NC
Growing grapes in the home garden can be a little bit of work but it is definitely worth it. …
It's National Lasagna Day!
July 29th is the day that we celebrate a true comfort food : Lasagna. Noodles layered with meat, cheese, …
Tips for Freezing the Harvest of the Summer
Freezing food is a quick and effective way to preserve food throughout the year. During this point in the …
Pest Alert - Sedges in Lawns and Ornamentals
Nutsedge, also called chufa, nutgrass, or watergrass, can be a difficult-to-control weed in lawns and landscapes. Nutsedge is not a …
Pest Alert - Fly Control in Home Landscapes
Flies can be a real nuisance, especially if you live near something that may encourage breeding. Dog droppings in …