Plant Clinics and Compost Demonstrations
NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers have been busy all season providing gardening assistance and information at local area …
Alison Arnold
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Home Horticulture, Extension Master Gardeners Buncombe County Centeralison.arnold@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 49 Mount Carmel Rd
Suite 102
Asheville, NC 28806
Suite 102
Asheville, NC 28806
Mailing Address: 49 Mount Carmel Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
Asheville, NC 28806
Job Description Responsible for the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program. Also home horticulture topics including lawn care, fruit and vegetable gardening, shrubs, trees and perennials and related insect and disease issues and concerns.
Recent Posts by Alison Arnold
Garden Chores in September
VEGETABLES Remove spent vegetable plants as soon as possible to reduce carry-over of insect and disease problems. Consider keeping a …
Garden Chores in August
VEGETABLES This is peak harvesting month many warm season vegetables – know when to harvest for best flavor and quality: Tomatoes, …
Help Plan 2026 Garden Education Classes!
The Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers in Buncombe County want to know what topics interest you for classes and workshops. Planning …
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 …
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 …
Garden Chores in June
VEGETABLES * Vegetable crops generally need another dose of fertilizer about 5 to 6 weeks after planting or when fruit …
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 …