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NC Bradford Pear Bounty in Buncombe- April 25th, 2026

DATE: April 25th, 2026TIME: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.WHERE:Buncombe County Interchange Building59 Woodfin place, Asheville, NC 28801

Back Yard Chicken Basics

Raising back yard chickens is a popular endeavor for many people. Whether you are new to livestock care or have experience raising other animals, there are several things to consider before investing…

Garden Chores in December

VEGETABLES Carrots, parsnips, beets and turnips can be dug all winter if the ground does not freeze. You may want to cover the bed with a few inches of straw to prevent freezing. Remove asparagus…

Six labeled pruning tools: Bypass, Anvil, Lopers, Shears, Pruning saw, Chainsaw

Avoiding Pruning Pitfalls

Avoiding Pruning PitfallsThis article serves as a foundation regarding pruning woody landscape trees and shrubs. As with all pruning, there is nuisance depending on the particular goals, and plant…

Four-panel collage: kudzu vine mass, purple flower cluster, hairy seed pod, heart-shaped leaves

Invasive Plant BOLO: Kudzu

Pueraria montana (Kudzu)Kudzu is one of the most notorious invasive plants present in WNC. Kudzu was originally brought to the U.S. primarily for its ornamental characteristics and ability to rapidly…

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 mulch cover through the year since garlic does not compete well with weeds.…

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 to bed.In the vegetable garden, removing disease and insect infested materials is…

Photo of a garden spade and small box of soil used as a sample.

Peak Season Soil Testing Service Begins November 26th

The NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Soils Lab provides FREE nutrient and pH soil testing to North Carolina residents from April 1st through November 25th.December 1st through March…

Shrub with red and orange autumn leaves and clusters of small red berries

The Science Behind Fall Color

It is the time of year where all across WNC, the reds, yellows, pinks, and purple leaves put on a show that reminds us all that the fall season is upon us. The science behind the changing color of…

Photo of alternative heart-shaped leaves with white flower spikes that are 4-6" long borne on red stems characteristic of Japanese knotweed.

Invasive Plant BOLO: Japanese Knotweed

Reynoutria japonica (Japanese knotweed) Japanese knotweed leaves and flowers are identifiable features of this plant. Photo credit: Liz West (NCSU Plant Toolbox).Japanese knotweed is prevalent all…