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Ready, Set, Grow
A cottage garden is a glorious thing. It is filled with plants, wildlife and the gardener’s hopes and dreams. …
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.
A cottage garden is a glorious thing. It is filled with plants, wildlife and the gardener’s hopes and dreams. …
Local Wildflower Guide For many hikers walking the trails and looking at plants goes hand in hand. Luckily every spring …
Many plants use deceptive methods to achieve their main goal in life; pollination. There is one family in particular …
Do you have questions about your home garden? Maybe you are wondering when you should prune your smooth leaf …
Many homeowners are looking for alternatives to monoculture lawns. These areas though beautiful and great for recreation severe very …
The Historic Johnson Farm, located at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, provides cultural heritage experiences and educational opportunities for school …
We are delighted to see signs that the garden is waking up! Some activities in the month ahead include: Designing …
Once through the busy holiday season and winter has taken full hold. It seems like an odd time to …
Euphorbia pulcherrima, also known as the poinsettia, is a significantly important plant for the horticulture industry. Millions of poinsettias …
This article was largely adapted from an article by Jan Suszkiw on the USDA website. To see the original …
Fall is a great time to think about the ecology of your garden. In the past, design and eye …
Henderson County will likely see its first fall frost this week. That means that plants in the landscape are …
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was detected on some tomato seeds from a seed company called Fruition Seeds …
The 74th Annual Crop Protection School will be held virtually on Thursday, December 1, 2022 using the Zoom platform. Please …
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 has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in a homeowner garden in Pender County, 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 …