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Invasive Worms in Transylvania County

by Judy Merrifield, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Transylvania CountyHere in Western North Carolina we have three species of invasive worms. The first is the jumping worm, also known as…

Spring Symposium - Mastering Tree and Shrub Health

Join the Transylvania Extension Master Gardners for a program on caring for your trees and shrubs, presented by local ISA Certified Arborist Sean Boehrig of Bartlett Tree Experts and Cooperative…

Cultivating Wellness in Mind and Body

By Peri Hamilton-Brown, Transylvania County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, and Therapeutic Horticulturist for Skyterra WellnessSome people are born gardeners and some, like me, have gardening…

Garden Journaling – A Powerful Resource

Article by Extension Master Gardeners Judy Merrifield and Joan VanOrmanAt its simplest, garden journaling is keeping a record of your garden. From there, thepractice expands to offer each gardener a…

Indoor Seed-Starting 101, a Talk by Steve Matadobra

It is early January and you have just put the last of the Christmas decorations away. The temperatures outside hit the mid 40’s and you are thinking spring is arriving early. Well perhaps not this…

Transylvania County Master Gardener 2024 Graduating Class

By Cindy Decker,Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer of Transylvania CountyOn December 2, 2024, the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Transylvania County gathered for their annual holiday…

Basics of Home Gardening in Transylvania County

Join us for Basics of Home Gardening in Transylvania County, an informative and entertaining two-part program by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers Maryellen Farley and Steve Matadobra. This…

The Impact of Light Pollution on Nature

By Nancy AndersonExtension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Transylvania County and Purdue Professor Emeriti of BiologyTo understand how artificial light pollution at night harms nature, consider what…

Forest Bathing in Your Own Backyard

By Lynn Bartosh, Transylvania County Master GardenerForest bathing, known as shinrin (forest)- yoku (bath) in Japan, where the term emerged in the 1980’s, is based on scientific evidence that time…

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Transylvania and Henderson County

Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opened Thursday, Oct. 17 in Hendersonville (Henderson County) and Brevard (Transylvania County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from…