How to Find the Perfect Pumpkin
In this episode of Homegrown, Penny Perkins-Veazie, a researcher in postharvest physiology with NC State University who studies what happens …
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Why Did So Many Oaks Fall During Hurricane Helene?
A question we keep hearing is ‘Why Did So Many Oaks Fall During Hurricane Helene?’ As one drives around …
Soil and Sediment Testing Post Flood
Worried About Possible Soil Contaminates? After floods gardeners may be concerned about soil contamination from sediments that may have settled …
Stabilizing Slopes
Henderson County is blessed with great topography. We have mountains and hills which provide views of the Blue Ridge …
Fall Is the Time to Divide Perennial Flowers
Keeping a garden in good shape takes a lot of work. Weeding, pruning, and raking can get to be …
Learn How to Manage Your Pond
North Carolina ponds offer excellent fishing for Tarheel anglers and represent a significant portion of the state’s water resources. …
Reconsider Burning Storm Debris
It is very dry in the forests and fields. We have not had rain in 17 days since the …
Hurricane Helene: IRS, NC Department of Agriculture Announce Deadline Extensions
—Original Article Written By Nicholas Brown (16 hours ago) and last updated by Robert Branan en Español / em Português The …
Testing Wells in Henderson County
Many Henderson County residents utilize well water for their drinking water. Well water is usually healthful and has a …
Pest Alert - Raspberry Leaf and Cane Rust
If your raspberries look like this, then you have leaf and cane rust. According to Henderson County Agent and Small …
Pest Alert - Japanese Maple Scale on Hollies
Japanese maple scale is showing up in more and more Henderson County landscapes. We have been seeing it on …
Henderson County Virtual Ag Tour
Agriculture fans can take a ‘virtual ag tour’ of Henderson County. In cooperation with AgHC the county’s agricultural business development …