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Hurricane Helene: Henderson County One Year Later

This week, you will be inundated by stories, podcasts, news articles, and personal recollections about Hurricane Helene. These memories will focus on the devastation, the power of the storm, and the…

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Celebrating Henderson County Apples and Supporting Local Growers

The North Carolina Apple Festival is a time of celebration, and for good reason! This annual event is a vibrant showcase of everything that makes our community special—delicious food, fun…

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Covering Bare Soil Post Hurricane Helene

Here we find ourselves nearly 8 months out from Hurricane Helene and many areas of bare soil remain. This year has been wet so erosion is still an issue. Fall is the time to plant cool season grass…

Ambrosia beetles drill into plants pushing out sawdust

Pest Alert - Ambrosia Beetles

Ambrosia beetles are killing trees across Western North Carolina. Storm damaged trees post Hurricane Helene are being finished off by the beetles. Even big apparently healthy trees are being…

From Debris to Renewal: A Post-Storm Action Plan

Post-Helene Recovery: Free Workshops for Landowners & Homeowners

From Debris to Renewal: A Post-Storm Action Plan Free to the public! No registration necessary. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, communities across Western North Carolina are facing significant…

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Embracing Change in the Garden

With spring's arrival, many gardeners are facing the task of replanting after the destruction of Hurricane Helene. The loss of mature trees has opened up once-shaded spaces, leaving sunny, exposed…

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Creating a Resilient Landscape After Hurricane Helene

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene reminds us of the power of nature and the importance of designing landscapes that can withstand unpredictable weather. A resilient landscape starts with careful…

community garden under water

Soil Contamination Concerns Post Flooding

Farmers, home owners and playground managers have expressed concern about the potential of contaminants in soils in areas flooded by Hurricane Helene. The Henderson County area is fortunately not…

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Plant Health Alert - Storm Damaged Trees

Storm Damaged TreesAfter Hurricane Helene, there are many damaged and toppled large trees. There is little we as normal people can do to clean up these large trees. Mostly it will be up to the brave…

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Small Scale Solutions to Eroding Streambanks

Do you have a stream that is losing soil along the banks? Are your streambanks steep? If so, then you may need to remediate the situation by stabilizing the land along your stream to save your land.