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Lately I have been encouraging people to plant mixed hedges instead of mono-crop hedges made up of one type …

The best source for information on native plants in North Carolina is the NC Native Plant Society website. The …

Euphorbia pulcherrima, also known as the poinsettia, is a significantly important plant for the horticulture industry. Millions of poinsettias …

In the words of Clark W. Griswold, “We’re kicking off our fun, old-fashioned family Christmas by heading out into …

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As December begins, Henderson County is finally getting some cooler temperatures. This is good news for people who have …

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December is a perfect time to “bookend” the gardening year with some reading to grow our minds after the …

The Henderson County Beekeepers Association (HCBA) is pleased to announce the schedule for their 2026 Beekeeping School held in cooperation …

The Costs of Throwing Away Leaves Leaves are good! Leaves are nature’s mulch, fertilizer and compost all rolled into one …

Register Now! This is the second course in a four-course series of online, self-paced Therapeutic Horticulture courses, beginning February 16, 2026. Complete …

November is when the nights start to get cold, and we can now say the bees are in winter …

In any organization, people come and go. They may stay for a short time or for an extended career. …

Unwanted Views A family recently moved into a beautiful house on a wooded lot here in Henderson County. They moved …

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (NCDA&CS) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a non-regulatory and cost-free program, in …

Clay soils are prevalent throughout the southeastern United States. Clay is one of the three soil particles including sand …

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There is something to be said about a species of plant that enables us to enjoy a pretty, and …

This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive …
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An introduction to soil acidity and liming for farmers and gardeners to increase crop income …

You can attract the many butterflies found throughout North Carolina to your backyard by following …
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
This publication describes restricted-use pesticides, the safe use of pesticides and evaluating the potential for …

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …