Pest Alert - Root Aphids
root aphid on potted perennial Most gardeners have heard of aphids. These little soft-bodied insects, like their cousins whiteflies, mealybugs …
Steve Pettis, Jr.
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Consumer and Commercial Horticulture Henderson County Centersteve_pettis@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 100 Jackson Park Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Mailing Address: Henderson County Center
100 Jackson Park Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
100 Jackson Park Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Job Description Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent
Recent Posts by Steve Pettis, Jr.
Pest Alert - House Fly Control
Houseflies can be a real annoyance when they get into the home. The occasional stray fly can be dealt …
Pest Alert - Canker on Southern Magnolia
The Southern Magnolia is a popular plant in the landscapes of North Carolina. Lately, we have been seeing dead …
Developing a Cottage Garden
Henderson County cottage garden What is a ‘cottage garden’? A cottage garden is a perennial garden of informal design that grows …
Finding Beauty in Winter Textures and Hues
Camellias flower throughout the winter. Officially, the end of harvest season and the onset of winter started on December 21, …
Cut Flower Production Workshop Jan 28
Photo by Olivia’s Flowers Cut Flower Production Workshop ***Space is limited!*** January 28, 2026 8:30 a.m. – Welcome 9:00 a.m. – Cut Flower Production Systems 10:00 a.m. – …
Henderson County Retail / Agritourism Farms
Henderson County Retail/Agritourism Farms Apple Farms Apple House & Owenby Orchards Barnwell’s Apple House Coston Farm Creasman Farms Grandad’s Apples and Such Henderson Farms Holt Orchards J and …
Plant Health Alert - Arborvitae Problems
Arborvitae trees are quickly becoming the most popular tree in the nursery industry. Displacing the ‘Leyland Cypress’ as a …