Garden Chores in December
VEGETABLES Carrots, parsnips, beets and turnips can be dug all winter if the ground does not freeze. You may want …
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.
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Garden Chores in November
VEGETABLES Plant garlic and cover with 1-2 inches of soil, space 2-6 inches apart andmulch well. Important to maintain a …
Gardening Guide to Our Mountains on Sale NOW!
A Gardening Guide for Our Mountains: Get Yours While They Last! November, 2025 Living in Western North Carolina means that there …
Garden Clean Up With Pollinators in Mind
As the growing season winds down many gardeners begin the task of cleaning up their gardens or putting their …
Garden Chores in October
VEGETABLES Good sanitation is important to keep insects and diseases down during the next growing season. Remove spent plants and …
Plant Clinics and Compost Demonstrations
NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers have been busy all season providing gardening assistance and information at local area …
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, …