How AI Tools Might Be Used in Gardening
What is artificial intelligence and where are we now? Ai is a tool that uses large amounts of data …
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.
How AI Might Be Used in Farming and Horticulture
A drone ag sprayer in flight. What is artificial intelligence (AI) and where are we now? AI is a tool …
2025 Maintaining the Biodiversity of the Mountains Class Series
2025 ‘Maintaining the Biodiversity of the Mountains Class Series’ Planting native plants, removing invasive plants, restoring habitat and using environmentally …
Joro Spider In North Carolina
The Golden Orb Weaver or Joro Spider has invaded northeast Georgia and is heading our way. In the last …
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 …