News From Henderson County Center

landslide repair
Covering Bare Soil Post Hurricane Helene

Published - August 5, 2025

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WNC AgOptions 2026 Grant Cycle Open

Published - August 5, 2025

Two cucumber leaves with yellow-brown mosaic spots across their surfaces
Cucurbit Downy Mildew-Confirmed in Henderson County

Published - August 1, 2025

cow parsnip
Pest Alert - Six Lookalike Plants to Avoid

Published - July 29, 2025

Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden 2017
Wildlife Alert - Feeding Birds

Published - July 28, 2025

Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden 2025
Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden

Published - July 28, 2025

Grill flames behind blue panel reading NO-COOK MEALS FOR HOT DAYS and NC Cooperative Extension logo
No-Cook Meals for Hot Days

Published - July 25, 2025

coneflowers and honeybee
Organic and Biorational Pest Control Options

Published - July 25, 2025

Three interns in a field of purple flowers with blue sky
NC State Interns Make an Impact at Henderson County Center

Published - July 22, 2025

vitex
Plant Profile - Chaste Tree

Published - July 22, 2025

Tomato-Brandymaster
Backyard Tomato Basics

Published - July 22, 2025

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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center Employees Honored by N.C. Cooperative Extension

Published - July 18, 2025

Bullington - Strength Training Classes (1)
Strength Training Exercise Classes at Bullington Gardens

Published - July 14, 2025

old topped tree rot
Plant Health Alert - Avoid Topping Trees

Published - July 14, 2025

Hydrangea fence border Rachel Kramer
Pruning Tips for Hydrangeas

Published - July 10, 2025

From: Macon County Center
A mobile mill processing a log.
Wood Utilization and Fire Protection Workshop

Published - July 9, 2025

From: Buncombe County Center
Blueberries
Home Fruit Options for Henderson County

Published - July 6, 2025

SUMMER COOKOUTS BASIC FOOD SAFETY: Maintain hygiene; limit 41°F–135°F; cook to temp; clean surfaces
Summer Cookout Safety

Published - July 1, 2025

From: Edgecombe County Center
herbicide damage tree 2
Plant Health Alert - Herbicide Damage

Published - July 1, 2025

Mills River Pollinator Garden 2025
Mills River Park Pollinator Garden

Published - July 1, 2025

rat snake
Common Snakes of the High Country of Western North Carolina

Published - June 30, 2025

From: Watauga County Center
H. arborescens 'Invincibelle Spirit' by NC Hort Thomas Ranney
Native Plant Profile - Mountain Hydrangea

Published - June 27, 2025

hydrangea leaf scorch
Plant Health Alert - Hydrangea Leaf Scorch

Published - June 26, 2025

Farm City Day petting zoo
Farm City Day First Saturday of October

Published - June 18, 2025

This woodpecker damage on 'Nellie R. Stevens' hollies is causing tree damage.
Pest Alert - Woodpecker Damage on Holly

Published - June 17, 2025

flier for contractor pro day
July 11th: NC Landscape Contractor Pro Day

Published - June 12, 2025

From: Buncombe County Center
Spotted lanternfly resting on bark, side view showing spotted wings and red eye
Spotted Lanternfly: Early Detection Key for NC

Published - June 5, 2025

2025 Summer Meals, Meals on the Bus
Free Summer Meals in Henderson County

Published - June 4, 2025

Egg-cellent Egg
Egg-Cellent Egg Contest 2025!

Published - June 4, 2025

spittle bugs on Leyland Cypress
Plant Health Alert - Spittle Bugs on Landscape Plants

Published - June 4, 2025

mosquito
Pest Alert - Mosquitoes in Henderson County

Published - June 4, 2025

apple picking
Backyard Fruits for Henderson County

Published - June 3, 2025

Man in sun hat standing with boy holding a framed certificate under a pavilion
Bullington BOOST Year Culminates With Graduation

Published - May 30, 2025

Workshop for tree fruit farms — Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9am–Noon; Henderson County Center
Final Pre-Harvest Water Rule - Workshop

Published - May 30, 2025

tree top dead
Plant Health Alert - Graft Union Failure

Published - May 29, 2025

apple picking
Growing Apples at Home

Published - May 29, 2025

intro to canning - MR and ED
2025 Introduction to Canning - Free Library Classes

Published - May 29, 2025

weeping cherry trees
Plant Health Alert - Caring for Aging Trees

Published - May 28, 2025

Ag Day Camp
Register for 4-H Ag Day Camp 2025!

Published - May 23, 2025

WHEP
2025 4-H W.H.E.P Competition Winners!

Published - May 21, 2025

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