Squash Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Savithri Purayannur, Mike Adams, and Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit downy …
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Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Pender County, NC, July 28, 2021
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in a homeowner garden in Pender County, North Carolina. …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Mike Adams, Dr. Savithri Purayannur, and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit …
Buncombe County: Pollinator Habitat - Conservation and Restoration in Your Garden
Gardening in the Mountains Presents Thursday, May 20, 2021 10–11 a.m. FREE Virtual Event Many are familiar with the importance of pollinator gardens …
Buncombe County: Interested In Becoming An Extension Master Gardener Volunteer?
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Training Information Session Learn what is involved in becoming an Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) volunteer in …
Buncombe County: The Mountain Gardener Newsletter MAY ISSUE Is Now Available Online
Check out The Mountain Gardener Newsletter – May Issue! The Mountain Gardener Newsletter provides information for home gardeners, current class offerings, and other …
Buncombe County: Gardening Video - Gardening for All Abilities - Gardening for a Lifetime
Check out the latest gardening video from the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Buncombe County. Don’t let special needs and changing …
Buncombe County: Spring Fling Plant Sale
Saturday, May 8, 2021 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Asheville Area Red Cross | 100 Edgewood Road, Asheville, NC (off Merrimon Avenue …
Buncombe County: Gardening Video - Using Repellants to Control Nuisance Animals in the Garden
Check out the latest gardening video from the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Buncombe County. Products promising to rid your garden …
Buncombe County: Planning and Growing a Botanical Dye Garden
The Learning Garden Presents Monday, April 19, 2021 10–11 a.m. FREE Virtual Event Learn how to select and grow plants that will give …
Buncombe County: Gardening for All Abilities - Gardening for a Lifetime
Gardening in the Mountains Presents Thursday, April 15, 2021 10–11 a.m. FREE Virtual Event Are your special needs or changing physical abilities keeping …
Buncombe County: Gardening Video - Tomato Problems, Diseases, and Pests
Check out the latest gardening video from the Master Gardener℠ volunteers ofBuncombe County. Learn how to identify and manage …
Buncombe County: Gardening Video – Gardening With EarthBoxes®
This is a talk by Debbie Green, an Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer and experienced Earthbox® user. Debbie covers planning, planting, …
Manage Bacterial Spot on Your Tomato Transplants
For vegetable growers (both commercial and home gardeners), springtime often brings to mind tomato transplants. However, sometimes diseases occur …
Buncombe County: Gardening Video - Great Roses for Western North Carolina
In 2018, the first roses were planted in the Learning Rose Garden. This garden is part of a group …
Buncombe County: The Mountain Gardener Newsletter MARCH ISSUE Is Now Available Online
Check out The Mountain Gardener Newsletter – March Issue! The Mountain Gardener Newsletter provides information for home gardeners, current class …
Gardening in the Mountains Presents: Feed the Soil - Using Soil Amendments and Conditioners
Thursday, March 18, 2021 10-11 a.m. FREE Virtual Event Soil is complex and presents gardeners with challenges, especially our heavy clay soils. …
Buncombe County: Need a Rain Barrel?
Buncombe County Cooperative Extension has 80 gallon rain barrels, from RainBarrelUSA, available for purchase. Each barrel comes complete with …
Buncombe County: Gardening Video: Starting Seeds and Growing Transplants Indoors
This three-part program is presented by John Bowen, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer and long-time gardener. John shares tips and tricks …
Buncombe County: The Gardening Helpline is now OPEN!
All of Your Gardening Questions Answered. The information we provide is consistent with NC State University horticultural research and an …
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