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Fresh bruschetta

Fresh Bruschetta Recipe

As the gardening season comes to a close, you may still have a tomato or two to turn into …

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New Winter Classes!

It’s beginning to look a lot like…new classes! As we get ready for some delicious holiday meals, why not take …

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4-H Mini-Garden Wrap Up!

This summer Henderson County 4-H was able to offer the Mini Gardening program for youth ages 8-18! In May, …

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Join in the EFNEP Fun!

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to meet many of y’all at the N.C. Mountain State Fair and share …

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Fall Veggies Information

It’s that time of year again when the days start to get shorter and the summer plants start to …

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Bringing the Farm to the City

Farm City Day will NOT be Saturday Oct. 1st, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Jackson Park in Hendersonville! We have made …

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And the Winners Are.......

With 18 entries – this years Apple Recipe contest as a great success!!! Pie & Pastries 1st place – Fran Perini …

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Henderson County Livestock Newsletters

The Henderson County Livestock Newsletter provides educational resources for timely topics, information on upcoming events, and other opportunities that …

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Freezer Meat Sales Training

If you are in the freezer meat business, you know it comes with its own unique set of challenges. …

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Begin a Career With Extension!

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center is hiring!!! Support Specialist Assists Agents with special and recurring projects, promotional events, and related …

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Blossom-End Rot of Tomato, Pepper, and Watermelon

This factsheet discusses the symptoms, causes and control of blossom-end rot in tomatoes, peppers, and …

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Prevent Timber Trespass and Theft

Tips for preventing timber trespass and theft are reviewed in this publication. Special documentation of …

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Colletid Bees (Plasterer Bees, Cellophane Bees, and Polyester Bees)

This factsheet describes bees in the family Colletidae.

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Soybean Seedling Diseases

Soybean seedling disease is caused by several different pathogens. While cultural management is the same …

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Weed Management in Watermelon

This publication discusses weeds common to watermelon and how to control them. Weed management strategies …

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Winterizing the Herb Garden

If treated properly, many herb plants will survive in the garden for a number of …

Weed Management in Collards, Kale, Mustard, and Turnip Greens

Cool-season leafy greens face a different weed spectrum than warm-season crops. The presence of weeds …

Weed Management in Lettuce

Weed competition in lettuce reduces both yield and head quality. This cool-season crop faces competition …