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Lucky Plants

Today is Friday the 13th, which is widely known as an "unlucky" day. Let's bring some good luck to our day with plants! There are many plants that have "lucky" nicknames. Good Luck Plant - Also known…

Fall Gardening Pointers From the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden

Fall veggie gardening notes from Bountiful Harvest Community Garden manager and Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Jane Grossman:"Now is the time to be planting a late summer crop for a fall harvest. Make…

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Recent Departures From N.C. Cooperative Extension – Henderson County Center

Here at N.C. Cooperative Extension – Henderson County Center we pride ourselves on developing a great culture for our employees to enjoy and thrive. However, from time to time we have to say goodbye…

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Ready, Set, Grow

A cottage garden is a glorious thing. It is filled with plants, wildlife and the gardener's hopes and dreams. But where and how do you start?ReadyBegin by defining your garden vision. Do you see…

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Spring Wildflowers Are Here: Check Out this Helpful ID Guide!

Local Wildflower GuideFor many hikers walking the trails and looking at plants goes hand in hand. Luckily every spring we get to follow the progression of wildflowers as we climb in elevation and…

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April Fools' in the Botanical World

Many plants use deceptive methods to achieve their main goal in life; pollination. There is one family in particular that has mastered this talent, the Orchidaceae. The orchid family is comprised of…

Extension Master Gardener Helpline: (828) 697-4891; Wed 2–4pm, Fri 10am–4pm

Master Gardener Info-Line in Henderson County

Do you have questions about your home garden? Maybe you are wondering when you should prune your smooth leaf hydrangea or blueberries? What should you do about the pesky critters on your squash? Or…

Trifolium ripens inflorescence. photo by Cathy Dewitt

Clover as a Lawn

Many homeowners are looking for alternatives to monoculture lawns. These areas though beautiful and great for recreation severe very little ecosystem services. They require high amounts of water,…

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Historic Johnson Farm

The Historic Johnson Farm, located at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, provides cultural heritage experiences and educational opportunities for school children and the community. In 1987, the farm…

Pruning Crape Myrtles

Many gardeners have Crape Myrtles established in their landscapes. Unfortunately, the tree has the dubious distinction among gardeners and horticulturists as the plant that gets butchered in the…