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 …
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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
Ambrosia beetles are killing trees across Western North Carolina. As more people move to the area and plant susceptible …
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 …
Those Voracious Voles!
by: Pat MacFarland, Henderson County Extension Master Gardener 2018 Intern In the last few years, my yard has been host …
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 …
Prune Your Fruit Trees in February!
February is the time to prune fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum, cherry, peach & nectarine. Don’t wait. According …
Gardening Class Series for Newcomers to Henderson County
2018 Home Gardening Series Are you a Mountain Transplant? Did you recently move to Hendersonville from some other part of the …
Spot Anthracnose Leaf Disease on Native Flowering Dogwoods
Pest alert: We are seeing (Cornus florida). This happens to be a bad year for leaf spot fungi in general including …
Mountain Laurel Leaf Blight
Pest alert: Mountain Laurel Leaf blight is caused by the fungus Diaporthe kalmiae (Phomopsis kalmiae). The disease can be …
Spotted Wing Drosophila Pest in Berries
Pest Alert: The Spotted Wing Drosophila is an insect that ruins fruits such as berries. According to Karen Blaedow, the …
Big Problem for "Water Throwers" Tonight (9:26am, Tue., 3/14/17)
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