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Create a Mixed (Mostly) Native Hedge

Lately I have been encouraging people to plant mixed hedges instead of mono-crop hedges made up of one type of evergreen. Utilizing a mix of deciduous and evergreen, tree and shrub, grass and…

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…

NC Cooperative Extension Henderson County Center sign; lower panel reads "Henderson County 4-H" on lawn

The Learning Garden

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center has recently seen some upgrades. You may have noticed the new sign out front of the office earlier this year. FCS agent Abigail Pierce and I…

Native Plant Publications

Finding good information on native plants on the internet can be daunting. So, here are some of the best resources for researching native plants for the southeast including the mountains. Useful…

Identifying Native Plants in Western North Carolina

Identifying plants can be difficult. In North Carolina, there are over 4000 different species of plants. If you knew 100 of the most common you would be considered a very knowledgeable gardener.So…