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Invasive Plant BOLO: Tree-of-Heaven

Ailanthus altissima (Tree-of-Heaven) Tree-of-Heaven is a common invasive plant across the southeast, including here in WNC. Tree-of-Heaven was first introduced in …

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Garden Chores in August

VEGETABLES This is peak harvesting month many warm season vegetables – know when to harvest for best flavor and quality: Tomatoes, …

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Pollinator Census in the Learning Garden

POLLINATOR CENSUS IN THE LEARNING GARDEN Friday, August 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center 49 Mount …

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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 …

Cover photo for Invasive Plant BOLO: Oriental Bittersweet

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

UPDATE 6/13/2025 Cicadas have been in the area since the first of May wrecking havoc on prize specimen plants and …

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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

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