
August: Safe Pest and Disease Management Practices
Safe Ways to Manage Pests and Diseases in the Summer Therapeutic Horticulture Garden Therapeutic horticulture gardens offer a space for …
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Safe Ways to Manage Pests and Diseases in the Summer Therapeutic Horticulture Garden Therapeutic horticulture gardens offer a space for …

Downy Mildew Management Sprays! Downy mildew has been found on cucumbers in several WNC counties including Haywood and Henderson. Henderson …
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In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we initiated an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity in …

As August approaches, apple insect activity continues to pick up. Although many orchards still have low pest pressure, codling …

As ‘Gala’ harvest nears, it’s time to start focusing on PHIs and final fungicide applications prior to fruit being …

The Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden has seen some changes since 2017! After nearly eight years the garden has …
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In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we initiated an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity in …

Home owners and home gardeners often express interest in environmentally friendly gardening and landscaping. As an alternative to pesticides …

As we move into the latter part of July and into August, the diversity of potential insect pests will …

During a walk at the Flat Rock Park I spotted one of my favorite small flowering trees. The tree …

It’s that time of year where the excellent treatments for managing Glomerella leaf spot and bitter rot separate themselves …
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In cooperation with the Henderson County Master Pomology Program, we are initiating an effort to monitor apple fruit maturity …

Another warm, humid, and in many areas wet couple of days. Although I wrote a post last week, it …

It appears as though we’ve reached the afternoon rainy season here in western NC. While the rain directly aids …

Second generation codling moth is the main insect of concern this week, with first generation brown marmorated stink bug …

Therapeutic Horticulture and the Soothing Symphony of Water Gardens July is National Water Gardening Month, a perfect time to reflect …

Accidental herbicide damage to landscape plants and vegetables can happen when an herbicide moves from the target site of application …

Codling Moth: In lower elevation orchards (i.e., those ranging from about 800 to 1300 ft) an insecticide targeting second …

June is on its way out in a heat wave and while these temperatures aren’t ideal for diseases like …

2025 Mtn. Hort Field Day Registration: https://go.ncsu.edu/mtnhortregistration Thursday, August 14, 2025 Register now for this special opportunity to visit the Mountain Horticultural Crops …

This factsheet describes the small hive beetle, its life cycle and how to prevent infestations …

Vineyard establishment involves careful planning, thorough site preparation, vineyard design, planting, and trellis construction. Unlike …

Growing Chardonnay grapes, the number one vinifera variety grown in North Carolina, can be a …

New and current grape growers will find practical information on site appraisal, establishment, and operation …

This chapter discusses the principles of grapevine dormant pruning, reviews reasons for vine training, and …

High-quality wines — those that command premium prices — can be produced only from high-quality …

Grapes grown in North Carolina are sometimes exposed to unfavorable climatic conditions and biological pests …

This factsheet describes the biology of the giant strong-nosed stink bug, Alcaeorrhynchus grandis, and provides …