Spring Classes at Bullington Gardens
Bullington Gardens is Henderson County’s public garden. Visitors are welcome Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Educational programs and …
Community
Dig Local: Henderson County Farmers Markets!
April marks the beginning of the market season, with the Henderson County Tailgate Market’s opening day on April 6, followed …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program 2019
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
Stay Active This Winter
Winter 2019 has had us shivering and shaking, and the cold temperatures may have kept us indoors more than …
2019 4-H Small Fruit Sale
Henderson County 4-H is selling strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, and asparagus plants to support programs and awards for youth. The …
January Is National Radon Action Month
Do you have radon in your home? Radon test kits are available at North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Henderson County …
Quilt Block a Month Classes
Beginning January 5, 2019, we will be hosting a Quilt Block of the Month as part of the Adult …
My Grown Up Christmas List
Amy Grant has a great Christmas song by the same title as this article. When we start making our …
Plant Bulbs for Spring Impact
It’s not too late to plant spring flowering bulbs in December, but it should be done fairly soon. They …
Local Garden Centers Sell Great Christmas Gifts
Choosing Christmas gifts for people can be difficult. People tend to buy what they want for themselves throughout the …
2018 Apple Recipe Contest Winners
The following are first place winners for the 2018 Apple Festival Recipe Contest that took place last month. Make …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Applications Being Accepted for 2019
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers are NC State University-trained volunteers who educate the public about the benefits of gardening. They do …
Sewing Classes for Adults!
People often ask whether Cooperative Extension offers Sewing Classes for adults. Great news! A new series of classes is being …
Little Free Library at Dana Park
Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small book exchanges number 60,000 around the world in 80 countries …
Henderson County Agents Talk About Farm City Day on WTZQ
Henderson County Cooperative Extension Agents Terry Kelley, Karen Blaedow, and Steve Pettis discuss Farm City Day. Farm City Day, started …
F.R.E.S.H. (Flat Rock's Exceptional Sandburg Helpers)
F.R.E.S.H. (Flat Rock’s Exceptional Sandburg Helpers) is a service learning experience for youth ages 11 – 15. FRESH participants …
Volunteer to Help With 4-H Sewing Classes!
Caroline Foushee, age 11, and her sewing mentor, Bessie Bright, have fun working on a fleece hat project together. Do …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
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