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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

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

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Garden Chores in April

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Last Frost in the Garden?

A 70 degree day in March or April does not mean it’s time to plant tomatoes! We are not …

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Fire Wise Landscaping

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Garden Chores in March

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