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garlic

It’s Time for Garlic!

Article written by Erik Jul, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Henderson County Garlic (Allium sativum) is a tasty and healthful addition to many recipes and a key part of many cuisines worldwide.…

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Garden Update - September

Plants in Flower Crapemyrtle, Rose-of-Sharon, Dahlia, Canna, Ginger Lily, Chrysanthemum, Spider Lily, Fall Crocus, Liriope, Sedum, Asters, Goldenrod, Joe Pye Weed, and summer annualsWhat to Fertilize…

Tomato-Brandymaster

Backyard Tomato Basics

The tomato plant, first cultivated by the Aztecs in pre-historic Mexico and spread across the globe by European exploration, has long been a staple in home gardens. Today, gardeners all over the…

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I Love Food!

As a nutrition teacher, I get the wonderful opportunity to work with food on a regular basis, and I can honestly say that "I Love Food!"Each Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)…

fruit and vegetables

National Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day

May 25th, 2023 is officially National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day - a wonderful time to enjoy the wonderful produce that we find in Henderson County!Here are just a few ideas of how to…

Fruit & Veggies

It's Fresh Fruit and Veggie Season!

As the daffodils begin to bloom in the yard and my hens start setting on their eggs, I know one thing is certain: spring is on its way! This means longer days spent enjoying the beauty of the…

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G-Mama's Fried Okra

October 25 is National Greasy Food Day! And while such indulgences must be sporadic, I could think of no better way to celebrate than to make my Grandmother in Law's Fried Okra. Affectionately known…

choanephora rot on squash

Pest Alert: Choanephora Rot on Squash

Are your squash turning fuzzy and rotting?This squash disease is called choanephora rot.This fungus is favored by warm humid weather (sound familiar?!) The key to preventing this disease is plenty of…

Vegetables

No Seeds, No Problem: Growing Vegetables From Scraps

This is a re-post from CALS News:https://cals.ncsu.edu/news/no-seeds-no-problem-growing-vegetables-from-scraps/ May 28, 2020 | StaffEditor’s Note: This is a guest post from Chris Gunter, a professor…

Just Grow It

Tips on Starting Your Vegetable Garden in WNC

Many people consider vegetable gardening the most rewarding form of gardening there is. There is a very real connection one can have with the land if one is in the right frame of mind to enjoy…