News From Henderson County Center

bear damage to leyland cypress
Pest Alert - Shredded Trees in Mountain Landscapes? Perhaps It Is Bear Damage

Published - June 19, 2024

crape bark scale
Pest Alert - Crape Myrtle Bark Scale in Henderson County

Published - June 18, 2024

Mummy Berry
Pest Alert - Mummy Berry in Blueberry

Published - June 11, 2024

Vegetable garden with multiple planted rows and drip-irrigation hoses
Tips and Methods on Watering the Garden

Published - June 10, 2024

Adult and two children sitting on weathered bench overlooking forested valley and distant railroad trestle
Tips for Talking to Children During a Disaster

Published - June 10, 2024

bear birdfeeder
Wildlife Alert - Bears

Published - June 5, 2024

invasive English ivy
Invasive Groundcover Plants

Published - June 3, 2024

Arborvitae with bagworms
Pest Alert - Bagworms

Published - June 1, 2024

Wooden bucket with lid and handle behind four small glass jars with wire bail closures
Did You Know...About the Fireless Cooker?

Published - May 29, 2024

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Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center to Celebrate 75 Years

Published - May 28, 2024

Quick visual guide to four large wasps found in or near North Carolina: Northern giant hornet, European hornet, Eastern cicada killer wasp, and yellow-legged hornet, with key identifying features highlighted.
Pest Alert - Yellow Legged Hornets

Published - May 28, 2024

Four blue paperboard baskets filled with blueberries on a wooden table
July is Blueberry Time in Henderson County!

Published - May 28, 2024

tick
Pest Alert - Ticks in the Landscape

Published - May 28, 2024

Three children standing in a wooded area holding 4‑H award plaques
Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program Winners

Published - May 24, 2024

powdery mildew on clematis vine
Pest Alert - Powdery Mildew

Published - May 23, 2024

tiny black odorous house ant aka 'sugar ant'
Pest Alert - Tiny Black Ants in Homes

Published - May 23, 2024

Join the Club Logo
4-H Club 101 Series (June 2024)

Published - May 22, 2024

Blue rain barrel under a downspout; $100; text: "Young Naturalists 4‑H Club is selling Rain Barrels."
Rain Barrel Fundraiser

Published - May 22, 2024

local azalea collection
Some Favorite Landscape Plants

Published - May 21, 2024

Green okra pods, whole and cross-sectioned, in a brown ceramic bowl
Okra - a Southern Tradition in Every Garden

Published - May 18, 2024

Bowl containing cooked oatmeal, topped with cherries, dark chocolate, peanut butter, and honey.
Recipe: Dark Chocolate Cherry Oats

Published - May 17, 2024

fire ants courthouse
Pest Alert - Fire Ants

Published - May 15, 2024

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Eating the Mediterranean Way - Summer Library Classes

Published - May 14, 2024

flies on fly paper
Pest Alert - Flies

Published - May 14, 2024

3x3 grid of assorted beans and legumes
Beans, Beans, Good for the Heart .......

Published - May 11, 2024

sweet gum leaf curl
Pest Alert - Curling Leaves on Trees and Shrubs

Published - May 8, 2024

Strawberry Jam Class - May 21
Strawberry Season in Henderson County

Published - May 7, 2024

Assorted green peppers labeled: Banana, Anaheim, Poblano, Green Bell, Thai, Jamaican, Shishito, Serrano, Jalapeno, Korean
A Plethora of Peppers to Pick

Published - May 5, 2024

Red Thread
Pest Alert - Red Thread Fungus in Lawns

Published - May 4, 2024

Tomato-Brandymaster
Fun With Garden Tomatoes - Lots of Choices

Published - May 4, 2024

Hand-drawn colorful lettering reading "Stay Strong" with patterned letters
Helping Others with a Coloring Book and Colored Pencils

Published - April 27, 2024

AG DAY CAMP flyer — Henderson County 4‑H, Aug 5–9 2024, 9am–4pm, ages 10–13, $40
4-H Agriculture Day Camp 2024

Published - April 26, 2024

Circular rosette of spiny thistle leaves in green grass
Thistle - Pasture Weed Identification and Control

Published - April 24, 2024

From: Buncombe County Center
Cattle grazing in a grassy pasture with trees and hills in the background
The Malnutrition Phenomenon

Published - April 22, 2024

Pile of unwashed russet potatoes piled together
Growing Potatoes in the Home Garden

Published - April 20, 2024

Christmas tree
Can We Grow Christmas Trees in Henderson County?

Published - April 19, 2024

lace bug with babies
Pest Alert - Azalea Lace Bug

Published - April 18, 2024

leave the leaves
Wildlife Alert - Tiny Creatures in Your Backyard

Published - April 15, 2024

carpenter bee nest in a wooden post
Pest Alert - Carpenter Bees

Published - April 14, 2024

Ewe standing with two lambs on grass beside a red wooden ramp
Sheep and Goat Breeding Protocols

Published - April 13, 2024

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