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Pollinators Are Essential to Our Existence

June is National Pollinator Month. Have you hugged a honeybee today? Well, probably not and you probably shouldn’t, but honeybees are the primary of many animal species that do an essential job for…

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Henderson County Beekeeping School Announced for 2026

The Henderson County Beekeepers Association (HCBA) is pleased to announce the schedule for their 2026 Beekeeping School held in cooperation with Henderson County Cooperative Extension. This is one of…

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Reclaiming Your Yard: The Power of No-Mow Zones

Allowing areas to grow up and become wild area creates habitat for birds and pollinators. Parks and golf courses are beginning to let more and more areas go natural to lower maintenance costs and…

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Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden

The Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden has seen some changes since 2017! After nearly eight years the garden has filled in nicely. Thanks to the hard work of Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of…

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Deciphering All the Buzz About Honey Bee Loss

Originally written by Amanda Kerr for CALS News

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NC State Pollinator Insect Resources Online

Butterflies, bees, and green lacewings are just a few of the insects that benefit humans. Using the following web resources from NC State University, you will learn how to identify pollinating…

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Garden Update - April

April is the month when spring flowers are blooming and leaves start emerging! There is plenty for the mountain gardener to do.Plants in FlowerCrabapple, Carolina Silverbell, Dogwood, Redbud,…