Grow Happiness: Celebrating World Therapeutic Horticulture Day!
Mark your calendars, green thumbs and well-being enthusiasts! Sunday, May 18, 2025, is World Therapeutic Horticulture Day, and Trellis, …
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 at NC Botanical Garden
NC State Therapeutic Horticulture Program is thrilled to feature our closest partners, North Carolina Botanical Garden! Together, we have …
NC State TH Is on YouTube!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the official NC State Therapeutic Horticulture YouTube channel, your new online destination …
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 …
Therapeutic Horticulture in Public Schools
Regional therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy networks are collaborating to bring best practice knowledge out to an even bigger …
April Fools' in the Botanical World
Many plants use deceptive methods to achieve their main goal in life; pollination. There is one family in particular …
Master Gardener Info-Line in Henderson County
Do you have questions about your home garden? Maybe you are wondering when you should prune your smooth leaf …
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, …