Soil Contamination Concerns Post Flooding
Farmers, home owners and playground managers have expressed concern about the potential of contaminants in soils in areas flooded …
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Arborvitae and Other Conifers in the Landscape
Arborvitae – The common name is latin for ‘tree of life’. Parts of the plant were once used for …
How AI Tools Might Be Used in Gardening
What is artificial intelligence and where are we now? Ai is a tool that uses large amounts of data …
How AI Might Be Used in Farming and Horticulture
What is artificial intelligence (AI) and where are we now? AI is a tool that uses large amounts of …
2025 Maintaining the Biodiversity of the Mountains Class Series
2025 ‘Maintaining the Biodiversity of the Mountains Class Series’ Planting native plants, removing invasive plants, restoring habitat and using environmentally …
Joro Spider In North Carolina
The Golden Orb Weaver or Joro Spider has invaded northeast Georgia and is heading our way. In the last …
Prevent Winter Insect Invasions
Bears aren’t the only animals who hibernate for the winter. Many bugs take a timeout during the cold season …
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 …