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Landscape Legacy: Utilizing Native Plants in WNC
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Weekly Spring Gardening Updates on the Radio
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Gardening 101 - the Basics - Spring 2020
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Modified Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Operations
UPDATE: In order to comply with the latest NC State University policy, the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will now …
Gardening Update - March 2020
Are you getting that gardening itch yet? Do you need to learn more about gardening? We’ve got you covered. Gardening …
NC State University Stream Bank Repair Certification Class
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Gardening Update for February 2020
The month of February is a volatile time in the garden. One day may be beautiful and sixty degrees, …
2020 'Mountain Transplants' Home Gardening Classes
Are you a ‘Mountain Transplant?’ Did you recently move to Hendersonville from some other part of the country? Then, learn …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Holiday Schedule
North Carolina State University, including the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, will be closed the week of December 23–27, …
Plants for the Winter Landscape
Despite what the calendar says regarding the official start of winter, for me a prime indicator that fall has …
2019 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Graduation Class & Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2019 Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Graduating Class and Award Winners! We had a great graduation and awards …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
Radio Interview; Steve Pettis on "Tourism Speaks" on WTZQ
Listen as Steve Pettis appears on the Henderson County “Tourism Speaks” Radio Show on WTZQ. He discusses the 2019 …
2019 Programs and Events at Bullington Gardens
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