Fall Color Dates in WNC
According to Michael Denslow of the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University, and his great website, peak fall color …
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Average First and Last Frost Dates for Henderson County
Have you ever wondered what the first and last frost dates have been for Henderson County? You can check …
Careers in Agriculture
The world is changing. AI promises to revolutionize if not totally disrupt many industries. Agriculture will certainly be revolutionized …
Becoming an Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer
About the Master Gardener℠ Extension Volunteer Program As you may know, Extension Master Gardener Volunteers℠ are NC State University trained volunteers who …
Garden Update - September
Plants in Flower Crapemyrtle, Rose-of-Sharon, Dahlia, Canna, Ginger Lily, Chrysanthemum, Spider Lily, Fall Crocus, Liriope, Sedum, Asters, Goldenrod, Joe …
Pest Alert - Common Insect Pests of Landscapes and Gardens
Common Insects Pests of Plants In western North Carolina, there are many species of insects. Most are beneficial to …
Fall Planting Fescue Seed
Time To Seed Fescue Lawns Fall is the best time for reseeding existing lawns or seeding new cool-season lawns. In …
Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Butterflies are one of the best things about summer! Butterflies have been of interest to scientists for hundreds of …
Pest Alert - Sedges in Lawns and Ornamentals
Nutsedges and kyllingas can be a difficult-to-control perennial weeds in lawns and landscapes. Nutsedges and kyllingas are not grasses …
Reclaiming Your Yard: The Power of No-Mow Zones
Allowing areas to grow up and become wild area creates habitat for birds and pollinators. Parks and golf courses …
Plant Health Alert - Excessive Mulch
I can remember a time when people didn’t use mulch. When I first started my career in the nineties, …
Covering Bare Soil Post Hurricane Helene
Here we find ourselves nearly 8 months out from Hurricane Helene and many areas of bare soil remain. This …