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Landscape Alert - Noisy Cicadas

This summer is going to be noisy! The famous cicada is going to be emerging in incredible numbers in many areas of the eastern US. Emerging in May and disappearing again before July, the insect will…

All About Caring for Trees in Your Backyard

Join your County Agent and tree enthusiast Steve Pettis for a class about trees on February 26th at the Hendersonville Main Library on Washington Street! The class entitled 'All About Caring for…

Poplar Drive Fire Henderson County, NC 2023

Make Your Home Less Susceptible to Wildfire

The Poplar Drive Fire in Henderson County has burned 431 acres and is currently 5% contained as of Tuesday Nov. 7. Firefighters are monitoring the fire for flames escaping the fire lines. Also on…

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Native Seed Saving

Saving seed can be an intimidating task for a beginning gardener. Many seeds have to be preserved in a way that allows them to stay vital all winter long. Most vegetable seeds are pretty simple to…

Pest Alert - Rhododendron/Azalea/Camellia Leaf Gall

Rhododendron/Azalea/Camellia leaf gall is a minor plant disease caused by the fungus Exobasidium vaccinii. The fungus affects mainly young leaves and flowers of plants such as rhododendron, azalea,…

Plant Health Alert - Wooly Sower Gall

Have you ever found a pinkish-white marsh mellow-like structure growing on your white oak tree and wondered, "What the heck is that?"The wooly sower gall is an unusual plant growth induced by the…

Pest Alert - Wild Hogs

Hawg Wild Do we have wild hogs in Henderson County? Apparently so! I have received several images via email taken from game cameras in the county since 2020. I have visited areas of suspected hog…

Plant Health Alert - Preventing Sweet Gum Tree Fruit

Q. Is there a way to prevent sweet gum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) fruit from developing?A. The answer is yes, but it is probably too expensive and too much trouble. Although there are chemicals…

Dry Weather Alert - Avoid Fires and Water Plants

Avoid WildfiresRain has been scarce through late November.“It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture…

Help the Environment - Create Winter Habitat

One of the greatest things about living in western North Carolina is our abundant and varied wildlife. If you want to enjoy watching wildlife in your backyard, you can do things that benefit…