News From Henderson County Center

Youth with sheep; RSVP livestock judging meeting Feb 17 (Buncombe) Feb 19 (Henderson) 5pm
4-H Livestock Judging Program Interest Meeting

Published - January 16, 2025

WNC Pullet Project poster; 2025 Feb–Aug; Ages 5–18; $40; visit go.ncsu.edu/wncpulletproject
2025 WNC Pullet Project

Published - January 16, 2025

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Plant Health Alert - Storm Damaged Trees

Published - January 14, 2025

metal edging causes root restriction
Pest Alert - Girdling Roots: Hidden and Silent Killer of Trees

Published - January 11, 2025

dahlias
How AI Tools Might Be Used in Gardening

Published - January 10, 2025

indoor tomato production
How AI Might Be Used in Farming and Horticulture

Published - January 10, 2025

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Pest Alert - Evergreen Tree and Shrub Leaf Drop

Published - January 8, 2025

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Pruning Calendar

Published - January 6, 2025

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Brooklyn Community Garden

Published - January 5, 2025

Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast
2025 Maintaining the Biodiversity of the Mountains Class Series

Published - January 3, 2025

24149 - Flyer - AdventHealth - Med Way Classes 2024 (1)
2025 Eating the Mediterranean Way Classes

Published - January 2, 2025

2024 Exercise Classes
2025 Chair Exercise Classes

Published - January 2, 2025

Black-and-white cat with collar lying under a Christmas tree with green tinsel
Holiday Health Hazards for Pets

Published - December 13, 2024

Toddler in red striped sweater with reindeer motif standing in front of decorated Christmas tree.
Christmas Safety With Young Children

Published - December 13, 2024

Three potted Christmas cactus plants with white and pink blooms on a metal stand in living room.
Christmas or Thanksgiving Cactus?

Published - December 13, 2024

Gnarled Japanese maple tree with twisting branches and fallen brown leaves
Plants for the Winter Landscape

Published - December 11, 2024

Roasted whole turkey on platter surrounded by pecan pie, mashed potatoes, and green beans
Holiday Challenge

Published - December 11, 2024

Holiday Tips heading above three stylized pastel Christmas trees
Holiday Safety Social Media Toolkit

Published - December 11, 2024

Pantry shelves with packaged foods labeled sugar, flour, salt, jam, cereals, coffee, tea, peanut butter, spaghetti, baby food
Stocking Your Pantry

Published - December 10, 2024

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Prevent Winter Insect Invasions

Published - December 6, 2024

Master Gardener Volunteers
WTZQ Radio Interview With Agent Steve Pettis Explaining Master Gardener Extension Volunteers

Published - December 5, 2024

local azalea collection
Suggested Plants for Henderson Co.

Published - December 5, 2024

frost protection
Low Temps Can Damage Tender Plants

Published - December 5, 2024

Holiday Background-Food
Stretch Your Holiday Food Budget

Published - December 4, 2024

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Fireplace & Chimney Safety

Published - December 4, 2024

stream restoration
Small Scale Solutions to Eroding Streambanks

Published - November 30, 2024

Wood log reindeer with red bow and colored light-bulb antlers on mossy ground
Turning Challenges Into Beauty: Bullington Gardens’ Creative Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Published - November 26, 2024

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Garden Update - November

Published - November 26, 2024

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Growing Grapes in Henderson County, NC

Published - November 26, 2024

victory garden flyer
George Washington Carver’s “Nature’s Garden for Victory and Peace” Pamphlet 1942

Published - November 26, 2024

NC Farm Succession School flyer; Eastern NC Mar 6, 2025; Western NC Mar 27, 2025; Reg $25
NC Farm Succession School Registration Is Now Open

Published - November 21, 2024

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Holiday Food Safety

Published - November 21, 2024

Japanese maple cold damage
Protecting Plants During Cold Weather

Published - November 20, 2024

NC State Extension helping Western North Carolina WNC apple growers in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Hope After Helene: Extension Promotes Resilience, Renewal for N.C. Apple Growers

Published - November 19, 2024

A man in a collared shirt smiling.
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County

Published - November 18, 2024

Green barn with "Stepp's" sign, red tractor cutout and scarecrow figures outside
Local Apple Grower Mike Stepp Discusses How Extension Helps His Farm

Published - November 18, 2024

Turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes
EFNEP's Holiday Preparation and Twenty Dollar Thanksgiving Dinner

Published - November 17, 2024

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Making Apple Cider

Published - November 17, 2024

turkey thanksgiving dinner
Early Thanksgiving Thoughts

Published - November 13, 2024

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Compost - Don't Forget to Stir It!

Published - November 12, 2024

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