Garden Planning
Once through the busy holiday season and winter has taken full hold. It seems like an odd time to …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Poinsettia Care
Euphorbia pulcherrima, also known as the poinsettia, is a significantly important plant for the horticulture industry. Millions of poinsettias …
Department of Agriculture Updates Hardiness Zone Map
This article was largely adapted from an article by Jan Suszkiw on the USDA website. To see the original …
Ecological Fall Gardening
Fall is a great time to think about the ecology of your garden. In the past, design and eye …
Dividing Plants
Henderson County will likely see its first fall frost this week. That means that plants in the landscape are …
Catasetum Orchids Through the Year
Catasetum type orchids are a very unique group of orchids. This group contains 4 separate genera Catasetum, Clowesia, Mormodes, …
The Learning Garden
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center has recently seen some upgrades. You may have noticed the new sign out …
Isaac Wyatt Joins Henderson County Cooperative Extension
A familiar face is back in the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center beginning June 1. Isaac Wyatt will begin …
Tomato Seed Recall for Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was detected on some tomato seeds from a seed company called Fruition Seeds …
2022 Crop Protection School: Emerging Threats
The 74th Annual Crop Protection School will be held virtually on Thursday, December 1, 2022 using the Zoom platform. Please …
The Flat Rock Playhouse Gardens
Henderson County Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers donate their time to teaching people about the benefits of gardening through projects …
Squash Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Savithri Purayannur, Mike Adams, and Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit downy …
Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Pender County, NC, July 28, 2021
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in a homeowner garden in Pender County, North Carolina. …
Dana Elementary School Garden
Around February 2021, the School Garden at Dana Elementary was neglected after a couple of years. The garden needed …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Mike Adams, Dr. Savithri Purayannur, and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo. Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit …
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Have you ever wished that you had a comprehensive website of plants where you could research your garden without …
Bountiful Harvest Community Garden Born in Cooperative Extension
Watch how the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden in Jackson Park came about. Learn about the people that make the …