Garden Chores in December
VEGETABLES * Carrots, parsnips, beets and turnips can be dug all winter if the ground does not freeze. You may …
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Garden Chores in November
VEGETABLES Plant garlic and cover with 1-2 inches of soil, space 2-6 inches apart andmulch well. Important to maintain a …
Gardening Guide to Our Mountains on Sale NOW!
A Gardening Guide for Our Mountains: Get Yours While They Last! November, 2025 Living in Western North Carolina means that there …
Garden Clean Up With Pollinators in Mind
As the growing season winds down many gardeners begin the task of cleaning up their gardens or putting their …
Garden Chores in October
VEGETABLES Good sanitation is important to keep insects and diseases down during the next growing season. Remove spent plants and …
Plant Clinics and Compost Demonstrations
NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers have been busy all season providing gardening assistance and information at local area …
Garden Chores in September
VEGETABLES Remove spent vegetable plants as soon as possible to reduce carry-over of insect and disease problems. Consider keeping a …
Garden Chores in August
VEGETABLES This is peak harvesting month many warm season vegetables – know when to harvest for best flavor and quality: Tomatoes, …
Help Plan 2026 Garden Education Classes!
The Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers in Buncombe County want to know what topics interest you for classes and workshops. Planning …
Pollinator Census in the Learning Garden
POLLINATOR CENSUS IN THE LEARNING GARDEN Friday, August 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center 49 Mount …
Garden Chores in July
VEGETABLES Consistent moisture is important for preventing blossom-end-rot on tomatoes (and sometimes squash or peppers). Mulch helps as well as …
Garden Chores in June
VEGETABLES * Vegetable crops generally need another dose of fertilizer about 5 to 6 weeks after planting or when fruit …