NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Henderson County

08/24/2026

It is that time of the year that fall armyworms begin to damage fescue lawns and pastures in western North Carolina. You might find these caterpillars crawling around your home or you may simply notice your lawn dying. Act quickly or they could devour your entire lawn!

We are hearing of lots of reports of fall armyworms around Henderson County in both fescue lawns and pastures. NC State University's interactive fall armyworm sighting map will show you that the…

08/21/2026

Dispose of old pesticides for free...

What: Free Pesticide Disposal Collection DayWhen: Wednesday, September 2nd at 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.Where: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center, 74 Research Drive, Mills River,…

08/19/2026

If you have gardening questions about sick plants, lawns, trees, shrubs, fruit trees, backyard vegetable gardening, pollinator plants, ponds, water quality, forestry, backyard poultry/livestock or any thing else outdoors, call or email your Henderson County Extension Agents. These NC State University Field Faculty are available to you free of charge. Learn more: https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/

08/04/2026

07/31/2026

You can design your own landscape using these helpful tips...

Moving into a new home is one the most wonderful moments of a person’s life. Much like an empty house painted stark white, a sparsely landscaped yard can be exciting because there are plenty of…

07/30/2026

A new hornet has been found in GA, SC and now in NC. Although the hornet will not be any more of a problem to most people than the hornets we already have, this one attacks honeybee hives. Beekeepers are worried...

From a July 27, 2026 press release issued by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS):Contact:Dr. William (Bill) Foote(919) 707-3730NCDA&CS confirms…

07/28/2026

Don't miss this week's Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast when Steve is joined by Duke from 'A Growing Concern Garden Center' to talk all things hydrangeas! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1K5BBVPJZn/

The Gardening in the Mountains Podcast · Episode

07/28/2026

Who else has been annoyed by the number of mosquitos this season? Learn how to manage them in your own yard and neighborhood.

Wetlands are important ecosystems and they should be protected. In Henderson County we are lucky to have lots of wetlands such as the one surrounding Jackson Park. However, these wetlands have been…

07/27/2026

This time of year deer get hungry and eat our garden plants. Learn what you can do to deter deer feeding on your favorite plants.

In the ten years since I have been living and working in Henderson County the deer population has grown noticeably. I get calls from frustrated home gardeners because the deer have eaten their…

07/24/2026

Making sense out of hydrangeas...

Keeping hydrangeas straight can be a confusing business. There are six main species of hydrangeas that we need to know. However there are a dizzying number of cultivars in the marketplace. So how do…