Prevent Winter Insect Invasions
Bears aren’t the only animals who hibernate for the winter. Many bugs take a timeout during the cold season …
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WTZQ Radio Interview With Agent Steve Pettis Explaining Master Gardener Extension Volunteers
WTZQ Radio interview with Henderson County Extension Horticulture Agent Steve Pettis. Steve explains what it means to be a …
Suggested Plants for Henderson Co.
Steve’s Recommended Plant List for Henderson County (non-italicized = native; italicized = non-native) Small trees up to 25′ – (deciduous) service berry, …
Low Temps Can Damage Tender Plants
Cold injury, the damage caused to plants by freezing temperatures, may occur on the fruit, stems, leaves, trunk, and …
Fireplace & Chimney Safety
Original article by: Shelby Kimes Focus on Fireplace Chimney Safety Santa won’t be able to come cascading down your chimney if it …
Small Scale Solutions to Eroding Streambanks
Do you have a stream that is losing soil along the banks? Are your streambanks steep? Then you may …
Garden Update - November
Plants in Flower Witch Hazel, Sasanqua Camellia, Japonica Camellia and Franklinia. Plants with Colorful Berries American Beautyberry, Burford Holly, Deciduous Holly, Foster …
Growing Grapes in Henderson County, NC
There are basically two kinds of grapes grown in North Carolina, bunch grapes and muscadine. Bunch grapes produce berries …
George Washington Carver’s “Nature’s Garden for Victory and Peace” Pamphlet 1942
The year 1942 was a time of great international turmoil and domestic nervousness. The United States had recently come …
Protecting Plants During Cold Weather
Cold injury, the damage caused by freezing temperatures, can occur on fruit, stems, leaves, trunk and roots. Water inside …
Making Apple Cider
Have you ever wondered how apple cider is made? First, you get boxes and boxes of apples. A mix …
Compost - Don't Forget to Stir It!
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is …