Joro Spider In North Carolina
The Golden Orb Weaver or Joro Spider has invaded northeast Georgia and is heading our way. In the last …
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.
Prevent Winter Insect Invasions
Bears aren’t the only animals who hibernate for the winter. Many bugs take a timeout during the cold season …
WTZQ Radio Interview With Agent Steve Pettis Explaining Master Gardener Extension Volunteers
Unfortunately, There is an audio soundbyte on this page, but your browser does not support the playback method. WTZQ Radio …
Suggested Plants for Henderson Co.
Steve’s Recommended Plant List for Henderson County (non-italicized = native; italicized = non-native) Local azalea collection Small trees up to 25′ – (deciduous) …
Low Temps Can Damage Tender Plants
Cold injury, the damage caused to plants by freezing temperatures, may occur on the fruit, stems, leaves, trunk, and …
Fireplace & Chimney Safety
Original article by: Shelby Kimes Focus on Fireplace Chimney Safety Santa won’t be able to come cascading down your chimney if it …
Small Scale Solutions to Eroding Streambanks
Do you have a stream that is losing soil along the banks? Are your streambanks steep? Then you may …
Garden Update - November
Plants in Flower Witch Hazel, Sasanqua Camellia, Japonica Camellia and Franklinia. Plants with Colorful Berries American Beautyberry, Burford Holly, Deciduous Holly, Foster …