Hemlock Treatment Demo for Landowners (FREE)
Hemlock Treatment Demo for Landowners (FREE) September 27, 2019; 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Join the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and N.C. Cooperative …
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Now Accepting 2020 Extension Master Gardener Program Applications
HENDERSONVILLE: The N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County is accepting applications for its 2020 Extension Master Gardener℠ program of …
2019 Fall Home Gardening Class Series
Are you a Mountain Transplant? Did you recently move to Hendersonville from some other part of the country? Then, …
The Summer Garden Ends and the Fall Garden Begins
This time of year makes me think of gardening with my grandmother. I can remember warm summer evenings in …
Upcoming Fall 2019 Bullington Programs
Programs and Events at Bullington Gardens Celebrating the Pawpaw, Aug. 17, 9 a.m.–noon Pawpaws, the largest edible tree fruit native to …
An August Update From the Director
Pardon our Progress If you’ve been by the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Henderson County office lately, you may have noticed …
Gardening for Pollinators in WNC
Price drop!!! We are reducing the cost of our upcoming Gardening for Pollinators in WNC class to $5!!! We want as …
June Is Pollinator Month in Hendersonville
Recognizing the importance of bees, butterflies, moths and the many other creatures that pollinate the diversity of crops and …
Is Spring Pruning a Good Idea?
I have done a lot of pruning in my career. As a former ISA Certified Arborist, a horticulturist, a …
Spring Classes at Bullington Gardens
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Vegetable Gardening in WNC
In my opinion, vegetable gardening is the most rewarding form of gardening there is. I have not always held …
"I Saw It on the Internet, So It Must Be True"
Fifty years ago, we got news once, maybe twice a day on local TV stations and radio broadcasts. Today, …
Tiny Bugs, Big Problems - Ambrosia Beetles
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Spring 2019 Classes at Bullington
The new year brings new opportunities and new classes at Bullington. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in …
Planting and Caring for Your 4-H Veggies, Fruits, and Berries; April 8, 2019
Planting and Caring for Your 4-H Veggies, Fruits, and Berries April 8, 2019 – 6:30–8:30 p.m. Now that you have all …
2019 Home Gardening Classes
Are you a Mountain Transplant? Did you recently move to Hendersonville from some other part of the country? Then, …
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 Mountain Transplant Home Gardening Series
$25.00 per attendee per class Are you a Mountain Transplant? Did you recently move to Hendersonville from some other part …
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 …
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