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Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Wendy Gantt of Alliance Health, #PassTheMicYouth Co-Director Maru Gonzalez, Kim Roberts from Town of Cary, and Carlos Moses from Wake County 4-H.
#PassTheMicYouth Honored with NC State’s Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Sewing Class
4-H Sewing Classes Spring 2026

Published - February 19, 2026

bowl of fresh fruits and vegetables on table
SNAP Program Support in North Carolina

Published - February 9, 2026

By Amy Bruzzichesi
Feathered Friends in the Therapeutic Garden

Published - February 2, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Assorted nonperishable food items: pasta, rice, lentils, canned goods, crackers, oil, beans
Emergency Food Preparedness

Published - January 21, 2026

Middle school gardener watering in native plant seedlings
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for August!

Published - January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Cultivating Indoor Calm: Houseplants for Winter Wellness

Published - January 5, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Pantry shelves with jars and baskets; text: HOW TO WINTERIZE YOUR PANTRY — Stock Up on Essentials
Winterize Your Pantry: Stock Up on Essentials

Published - December 30, 2025

By Amy Bruzzichesi
Books About the People-Plant Connection

Published - December 1, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Two red poinsettia plants sitting on a metal surface, seen from above.
Clinic Holiday Closings (Late 2025 - Early 2026)

Published - November 26, 2025

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
Young fir tree in a dense field of similar evergreen saplings
Keeping Holiday Greenery Fresh: Tips for Prolonging the Cheer

Published - November 24, 2025

By Amy Bruzzichesi
Register Now for TH2: Program Development

Published - November 10, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Helping Small Businesses Afford Health Coverage

Published - November 7, 2025

By Amy Bruzzichesi
Reconnecting Through Roots

Published - November 3, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
"Have a Spooky & Safe Halloween" message on a dark red background, surrounded by pumpkins, bats, spiders, and a ghost cookie on a light orange background, with the NC Cooperative Extension logo at the bottom.
A Spooktacularly Safe Halloween

Published - October 30, 2025

Picking Pumpkins
Fall Is Officially Here, Visit Your Local Pumpkin Patches!

Published - September 25, 2025

Two women stand on an outdoor stage. The woman on the left wears a red apron and holds a "Grand Champion" ribbon. The woman on the right wears a pink shirt and a sash that says "NC Apple Ambassador." Both are smiling at the camera.
2025 Apple Recipe Contest Winners and Recipes

Published - August 29, 2025

bathroom vent fan
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 7: Ventilate

Published - August 18, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
kids safety concept- little girl climbing on baby chair
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 6: Think Home Safety

Published - August 16, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Children wearing colorful wings sit outside and enjoy story time. A young girl is hugging another young girl while they listen.
Planting Purpose: The Impact of Horticultural Therapy at Bullington Gardens

Published - August 14, 2025

Two brown cockroaches, one shown top-down and one in side view, on white background
Creating a Healthy Home Step 5: Get Rid of Pests

Published - August 13, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Handyman using a caulking gun to caulk a window.
Creating a Healthy Home Step 4: Keep Your Home Maintained

Published - August 11, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Condensation droplets and vertical water streaks on a blue-tinted glass surface
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 3: Eliminate Moisture, Keep it Dry

Published - August 9, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Isometric house diagram with numbered room callouts and legend titled "Room by Room Checklist for a Healthy Home"
Creating a Healthy Home Step 2: Contaminant Free

Published - August 7, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Hand in green rubber glove scrubbing gray tile floor with orange cloth
Creating a Healthy Home Step 1: Clean

Published - August 5, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Photo by Akbar Nemati/Unsplash
August: Safe Pest and Disease Management Practices

Published - August 4, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Photo by Amy Bruzzichesi
Healing Waters: Therapeutic Horticulture and Water Gardening

Published - July 7, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Nurturing Nature: Free Professional Development!

Published - June 20, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
By Amy Bruzzichesi
Register Now for TH3!

Published - June 18, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
2025 Summer Meals, Meals on the Bus
Free Summer Meals in Henderson County

Published - June 4, 2025

Four tiles showing different vegetables with disease or disorder symptoms and signs. Top left tomato leaves with chlorosis; Top right squash leaves with powdery mildew; Bottom left broccoli with necrotic leaves; Bottom right pepper leaf with spots.
Important Information Regarding Sample Processing This Summer

Published - June 4, 2025

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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Pest Alert - Mosquitoes in Henderson County

Published - June 4, 2025

Photo by Amy Bruzzichesi
Garden to Wellness: June's Therapeutic Connection

Published - June 2, 2025

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

Published - May 30, 2025

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

Published - May 29, 2025

Volunteer Leader
4-H West District Fall Conference 2025!

Published - May 14, 2025

Steaks grilling over flame; overlaid text: "Planning a Memorial Day Cookout?"
Local Flavors for Your Memorial Day Celebration

Published - May 12, 2025

food preservation_canning
2025 Food Preservation Classes

Published - May 5, 2025

Courtesy of Trellis of Scotland
Grow Happiness: Celebrating World Therapeutic Horticulture Day!

Published - May 5, 2025

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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