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Workers with shovels repair streamside buffer area

Stream Bank Repair

As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, landowners may be thinking about taking necessary steps to re-establish effective streamside buffers …

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 …

golden apple picking

Henderson County Virtual Ag Tour

Agriculture fans can take a ‘virtual ag tour’ of Henderson County. In cooperation with AgHC the county’s agricultural business development …

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Pest Alert - Algae in Ponds

Algae in Ponds Ponds are wonderful landscape features to have on your property. These bodies of water add beauty and …

Cover photo for Rain Barrel Fundraiser

Rain Barrel Fundraiser

Are you interested in collecting rainwater to use on your home garden? Now is your opportunity to support Henderson …

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Managing Landscapes for Wildlife

Yesterday morning while enjoying my morning coffee I looked out of my kitchen window and watched the birds and …

Trifolium ripens inflorescence. photo by Cathy Dewitt

Clover as a Lawn

Many homeowners are looking for alternatives to monoculture lawns. These areas though beautiful and great for recreation severe very …

Centipede found in the leaf litter of a garden. Centipedes also have critical roles in our gardens.

Ecological Fall Gardening

Fall is a great time to think about the ecology of your garden. In the past, design and eye …

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Pest Alert - Weeds in Ponds

Weeds and algae in ponds are occurring more frequently in western North Carolina. There are several reasons for this …

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This publication discusses strategies and techniques for stabilizing stream banks where erosion is an issue.

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A Gardener's Guide to Soil Testing

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A Gardener's Guide to Protecting Water Quality

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