WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - August 3, 2023
I apologize for the delayed update this week, but travel and field work has set us behind. The pest …
Cucurbit Downy Mildew in Haywood County, July 28, 2023
Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) has been confirmed on cucumber plant samples from a research plot at the Mountain Research …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 26, 2023
Egg hatch of the second and third generation of codling moth and oriental fruit moth are about 25% complete, …
WNC Vegetable Growers: BOLO for Tomato Late Blight & Cucurbit Downy Mildew
Vegetable growers in western North Carolina: Be on the lookout (BOLO) for late blight on tomato and cucurbit downy …
Apple Disease Update: Week of July 17, 2023
In the past few weeks I’ve had a lot of questions come my way regarding leaf spots on apple. …
Pest Alert - Spider Mites in Landscapes
Spider Mites Spider mites are very small arachnids (spider family) that infest a wide range of horticulturally and agriculturally important …
It's Pick Blueberries Day!
July 10th is Pick Blueberries Day and there are so many reasons to celebrate! Picking blueberries as a family is …
Pest Alert - Lichens Are Harmless to Trees
Gray crusty organisms growing on trees and shrubs can be a concern for home gardeners. Luckily, lichens are harmless …
A Healthier Way to Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day
July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day, but it’s better for our bodies to consume less foods fried in …
Free Summer Meals in Henderson County
Did You Know? Kids and teens across our community can get free meals all summer long! To find the meals …
A Low-Sodium Lunch
Pretzels, popcorn, french fries, and chips are just some of our favorite snacks. However, they often contain high levels …
A New Dish to Try!
In honor of National Ceviche Day next week, here is a fun new recipe for you and your family …