Apple Disease Update: Week of May 11, 2025
After my optimistic forecast for last week was very incorrect, I’m hesitant to make any further comments on the …
Emergency Apple Alert: Hail Spray
There are have been several reports of hail throughout western NC this evening. Some growers have reported over 40 …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 5, 2025
Codling Moth: The cooler weather pattern has slowed degree-day accumulations, and consequently codling moth development has fallen behind last …
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 4, 2025
As of May the 4th, the forecast looks to be on our side for Western NC, with conditions not …
Gummy Stem Blight Detected in Watermelon Transplants in North Carolina
In the past couple of weeks we have seen a few cases of watermelon seedlings infected with gummy stem …
Daylight Saving Time's Impact on Wellness
The annual switch between standard and daylight savings time in the United States is aimed at maximizing daylight hours. …
NC Bradford Pear Bounty - April 12th, 2025
In an effort to combat the spread of invasive species, the Hendersonville Tree Board and NC State University are …
Hurricane Helene Forest Recovery Workshop
Forest landowners suffered a tremendous loss of investment when Hurricane Helene leveled 822,000 acres of forestland. Many have been …
Bullington Gardens Announces Exciting Lineup of Spring and Summer Classes
HENDERSONVILLE, NC—Bullington Gardens is in full swing with a diverse selection of classes designed for gardeners of all skill …
2025 NCDA&CS Scale Certification
March 11, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Mark Lanning, NCDA&CS Standards Inspector III will be at the …
Support the Team Behind Your Extension Services!
What is an Administrative Professional? What do office support staff do? In a nutshell, an administrative professional is a skilled …
Bulbs, Corms and Tubers That Can Be Planted in Spring
Most spring flowering bulbs, tubers and corms are planted in the fall. The major bulbs planted in fall for …