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Stabilizing Slopes

Henderson County is blessed with great topography. We have mountains and hills which provide views of the Blue Ridge …

NC State Pond publication

Learn How to Manage Your Pond

North Carolina ponds offer excellent fishing for Tarheel anglers and represent a significant portion of the state’s water resources. …

Cover photo for Testing Wells in Henderson County

Testing Wells in Henderson County

Many Henderson County residents utilize well water for their drinking water. Well water is usually healthful and has a …

Lycopodium digitatum.

A Plant With Many Names

I can’t think of another plant that has so many common names of Lycopodium digitatum. Clubmoss, running cedar, fan-ground …

leafy greens

Fall Veggies Information

It’s that time of year again when the days start to get shorter and the summer plants start to …

Cover photo for Lucky Plants

Lucky Plants

Today is Friday the 13th, which is widely known as an “unlucky” day. Let’s bring some good luck to …

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