Cultivating Connection: Earth Day and Therapeutic Horticulture
Earth Day, the April 22 global celebration of environmental awareness, presents a timely opportunity for professionals in therapeutic horticulture …
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.
Therapeutic Horticulture in Public Schools
Regional therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy networks are collaborating to bring best practice knowledge out to an even bigger …
NCDA Offers FREE Soil Testing & Services for WNC Through June 2025
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) is offering free services for counties affected …
Free Professional Development Event!
Join CHTN’s next free virtual event! Therapeutic Horticulture: Using Nature-based Programming to Build Community Jennifer Smith-Simms, Missouri Botanical Garden April 10, 6:30 …
Celebrating National Horticultural Therapy Week: Digging Deep into the People-Plant Connection
March is a month bursting with new life, a vibrant reminder of nature’s resilience and the promise of growth. …
Clover as a Lawn
Many homeowners are looking for alternatives to monoculture lawns. These areas though beautiful and great for recreation severe very …
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 …