Plant Health Alert - Leaves Are Fertilizer And Habitat!
The Costs of Throwing Away Leaves Tree leaves can be used as mulch. Sweetgum fruit can be annoying so gardeners …
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.
Evergreen Shrubs for Blocking Views
Unwanted Views A family recently moved into a beautiful house on a wooded lot here in Henderson County. They moved …
Plant Health Alert - Improving Clay Soils for Better Gardens
Clay soils are prevalent throughout the southeastern United States. Clay is one of the three soil particles including sand …
It’s Time for Garlic!
Article written by Erik Jul, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Henderson County Garlic (Allium sativum) is a tasty and healthful addition to …
Create Your Own Plants From Cuttings
Some people think the ‘Holy Grail’ of gardening is woody plant propagation from cuttings. Encouraging roots to grow on …
Garden Update - October
Plants in Flower Aster, Goldenrod, Chrysanthemum, and Franklinia Plants with Colorful Berries American Beauty Berry, Burford Holly, Chinese Holly, Foster Holly, Nellie Stevens …
Joro Spider In North Carolina
This photo shows a female Joro spider and her much smaller mate. You can also see the golden webs …
Pest Alert - Rosellinia Blight on Hemlock
Rosellina blight on hemlock trees photo by Steven Carroll, Schneider Shrub and Tree. Rosellina Blight Once thought to be only …