New and Improved Competitions for 2025 Mountain State Fair!
The 2025 Mountain State Fair will be here before we know it! Now is the time to start thinking …
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Keep Your Eye Out for the Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly is an important pest to be on the lookout for in WNC! The spotted lanternfly, native to …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Tree-of-Heaven
Ailanthus altissima (Tree-of-Heaven) Tree-of-Heaven is a common invasive plant across the southeast, including here in WNC. Tree-of-Heaven was first introduced in …
Time is Running Out to Register for the 2025 NC Mountain State Fair!
Summer growing season is in full swing! The deadlines for entering some of your garden bounty in the agricultural …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Japanese Stiltgrass
Microstegium vimineum (Japanese stiltgrass) This invasive sprawling annual grass is a huge issue across WNC. Known as a voracious seeder …
July 11th: NC Landscape Contractor Pro Day
We hope to see you at this year’s NC Landscape Contractor Pro Day! Join us as we offer a …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Oriental Bittersweet
Celastrus orbiculatus (Oriental bittersweet) This invasive deciduous woody vine was introduced to the United States from Southeast Asia in the 1860’s …
North Carolina Landscape Contractor: Online Webinar June 5th!
Join us for an online workshop to help fulfill your NC Landscape Contractor Business credit requirement! See information below …
Invasive Plant Management: Forming a Game Plan After Helene
Invasive plants are defined as being non-native in the ecosystem they are found in, and their introduction can cause …
April Ornamental Highlight: Epimedium (Bishop's Hat)
A wonderful addition to your shade garden, Bishop’s Hat adorns delicate, airy raceme flower heads that can be yellow, …
Granulate Ambrosia Beetle: Pest Alert
Granulate ambrosia beetles are a common pest in nursery and landscape trees throughout the Southeast. Introduced in the early …
Helene Forestry Recovery Workshop- March 21st, 2025
Forest landowners suffered a tremendous loss of investment when Hurricane Helene leveled 822,000 acres of forestland. Many have been …