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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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Developing a Cottage Garden

What is a 'cottage garden'?A cottage garden is a perennial garden of informal design that grows in the space between the lawn and home. The cottage garden provides different flower colors and…

Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden 2025

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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Beneficial Insect Alert - Ground Nesting Bees

Only about 3% of the insects in the world affect humans negatively. That means 97% of insects in the world are beneficial! We should try to protect the good insects.Not All Holes In The Lawn Are…

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Landscape Legacy: Utilizing Native Plants in WNC

The traditional lawn has drawbacks. Inputs such as herbicides, fertilizers, water, and mowing are expensive and environmentally costly. More and more people are allowing swaths of property to revert…

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June Is Pollinator Month in Hendersonville

Recognizing the importance of bees, butterflies, moths and the many other creatures that pollinate the diversity of crops and ornamental plants, Hendersonville Bee City USA has designated June as…

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Protecting Good Insects and Controlling Bad Class

Veteran's Healing Farm Class Series Protecting Good Insects /Controlling Bad – June 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Butterflies, bees, and green lacewings are just a few of the insects that benefit humans.…

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Guide to Spring Planting for Summer Blooms

Spring in North Carolina is here! Now’s the time to decide what flowers to plant this spring to ensure beautiful summer blooms. Here’s your guide from NC State University's College of Agriculture and…

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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…