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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 …

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 …

rain barrels

Collecting Rainwater at Home

The rainy summers of the past few years helped gardeners in Henderson County forget that we need to irrigate …

stream restoration

Invasive Plant ID and Removal Workshop

Event: Invasive Plant ID and Removal Workshop Date: June 11 Time: 9:30 a.m.–noon Location: Rugby Middle School; 3345 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC …

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Pest Alert - Algae in Ponds

Ponds are wonderful landscape features to have on your property. These bodies of water add beauty and value. However, …

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. …

Recent Publications related to Soil, Water & Air

Pumping Plant Performance

This publication discusses the causes of poor irrigation system performance. Some of these causes can …

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Calibrating Soil-Water Measuring Devices

This publication provides a step-by-step description of how to use the gravimetric method to calibrate …

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Rural Land Use, Water Movement & Coastal Water Quality

This publication will help you understand hydrology (the movement of water above and below ground) …

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Selection and Mangement of Efficient Low Volume Irrigation System

North Carolina farmers grow crops on over 2 million acres of poorly drained soils. These …

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Hard Hose Traveler Irrigation System

This publication contains step-by-step guidelines for determining irrigated acreage for hard hose traveler irrigation systems …

Stationary Sprinkler Irrigation System

This publication contains step-by-step guidelines for determining irrigated acreage of stationary sprinkler irrigation systems.

Load-Area Method Spreader System

This publication explains the load-area method, one of the two methods in which semi-solid animal …

Weight-Area Method Spreader System

This publication explains the weight-area method, one of the two methods in which solid or …