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Garden Chores in July

VEGETABLES Consistent moisture is important for preventing blossom-end-rot on tomatoes (and sometimes squash or peppers). Mulch helps as well as …

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Invasive Plant BOLO: Oriental Bittersweet

Celastrus orbiculatus (Oriental bittersweet) This invasive deciduous woody vine was introduced to the United States from Southeast Asia in the 1860’s …

Garden Chores in June

VEGETABLES * Vegetable crops generally need another dose of fertilizer about 5 to 6 weeks after planting or when fruit …

NC State University PhD student Alam Ramirez-Reyes leads the Soil Texture training workshop at Buncombe County Cooperative Extension.

Soil Texture Training Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center recently welcomed NC State University PhD student Alam Ramirez-Reyes and graduate student Carlee …

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2025 Cicadas Are Here in WNC

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2025 Spring Fling Plant Sale, May 10

Mark your calendar and get ready for the 2025 Spring Fling Plant Sale, sponsored by the Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers …

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Garden Chores in May

VEGETABLES Asparagus – To help plants establish strong root systems do not harvest spears the first year. Begin lightly harvesting …

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