What Can You Do About Kudzu?
The hills are alive with the sound of….kudzu growing. Sorry, this is no Rogers and Hammerstein musical, and I …
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What Buying Local Food Means for You
We’re all trying to make our dollar stretch as far as possible wherever we can. Get more bang for …
Leaves of Three, Let It Be
It’s that time of year when I’ve been itching to be out in the yard, cleaning up and getting …
Private Applicator Recertification "X" Training
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Jackson Cooperative Extension Office Rm 105 Limited Space Please call ahead to register This course …
Eastern Tent Caterpillars
Spring is early this year. We know it, the plants know it and guess what? The Eastern Tent Caterpillar …
Eastern Tent Caterpillars
Spring is early this year. We know it, the plants know it and guess what? The Eastern Tent Caterpillar …
Take the Gardening Survey!
Swain County Gardener Needs Assessment The following survey is an easy to answer questionnaire that you can complete in less …
Jackson County Gardener Needs Assessment
Please use the following link to complete the …
Time for Snowdrops
Sometimes a name just fits, doesn’t it? Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, is a small perennial bulb that blooms in late …
Watering but Not Overwatering Houseplants
Our houseplants are all back inside for the winter, or we’ve already lost them to the cold. Been there, …
Living Christmas Tree for Our Area
Outdoor tree decorating for the holiday season that lasts all through the winter season and looks just as nice …
Pansies in the Landscape
How fortunate are we to live in a place where we can grow plants with the ability to bloom …