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Henderson County Virtual Ag Tour

Agriculture fans can take a ‘virtual ag tour’ of Henderson County. In cooperation with AgHC the county’s agricultural business development organization, the Farm City Day Committee is pleased to be…

Blue rain barrel under a downspout; $100; text: "Young Naturalists 4‑H Club is selling Rain Barrels."

Rain Barrel Fundraiser

Are you interested in collecting rainwater to use on your home garden? Now is your opportunity to support Henderson County 4-H and help the environment. The Young Naturalists 4-H Club is selling rain…

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Managing Landscapes for Wildlife

Yesterday morning while enjoying my morning coffee I looked out of my kitchen window and watched the birds and squirrels at the feeder. Multiple species of birds including dove, cardinal, dark-eyed…

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,…

Centipede found in the leaf litter of a garden. Centipedes also have critical roles in our gardens.

Ecological Fall Gardening

Fall is a great time to think about the ecology of your garden. In the past, design and eye appeal have always taken the forefront in our maintenance practices. This can, however, lead to many…

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Pest Alert - Weeds in Ponds

Weeds and algae in ponds are occurring more frequently in western North Carolina. There are several reasons for this problem. First, winters have not gotten as cold as they have in the past; ponds…

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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…

Book cover titled "what is SUSTAINABLE agriculture?" with a vertical strip of photos

Learning About Sustainable Agriculture - An Educational Series

Farmers in general practice sustainable agriculture to preserve their land for future generations of farmers. However, there are more intentional methods to enhance sustainability. Sustainable…

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Collecting Rainwater at Home

The rainy summers of the past few years helped gardeners in Henderson County forget that we need to irrigate our gardens. In 2021, the summer has turned out drier and some of us have let our recently…

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Invasive Plant ID and Removal Workshop

Event: Invasive Plant ID and Removal WorkshopDate: June 11Time: 9:30 a.m.–noonLocation: Rugby Middle School; 3345 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791; (meet by the educational signs and picnic…