Clover as a Lawn
Many homeowners are looking for alternatives to monoculture lawns. These areas though beautiful and great for recreation severe very …
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.
Historic Johnson Farm
The Historic Johnson Farm, located at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, provides cultural heritage experiences and educational opportunities for school …
Pruning Crape Myrtles
Many gardeners have Crape Myrtles established in their landscapes. Unfortunately, the tree has the dubious distinction among gardeners and horticulturists …
Garden Planning
Once through the busy holiday season and winter has taken full hold. It seems like an odd time to …
Poinsettia Care
Euphorbia pulcherrima, also known as the poinsettia, is a significantly important plant for the horticulture industry. Millions of poinsettias …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Manage Bacterial Spot on Your Tomato Transplants
For vegetable growers (both commercial and home gardeners), springtime often brings to mind tomato transplants. However, sometimes diseases occur …
Hosta Virus X: Multiple Detections in NC
After a long winter’s nap, Hosta virus X (HVX) has emerged again. We usually see only one or two …