August Newsletter

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center

August 2025

Apple Recipe Contest

Do you have an amazing apple recipe? Put it to the test at the 2025 NC Apple Festival – Apple Recipe Contest.

Recipe entry must be submitted online by

August 25, 2025.

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Planting Purpose:

The Impact of Horticultural Therapy at Bullington Gardens

Bullington Gardens' therapeutic horticulture programs use gardening to improve the emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being of participants. These programs, tailored for both students and adults, offer hands-on activities that help build life skills, reduce stress, and provide a sense of connection with nature.

4-H Knitting &

Crocheting Classes

Join Henderson County 4-H to learn the basics of knitting and crocheting! During this six-week series, participants will learn basic techniques, practice hands-on skills, and create their own projects!

Open to ages 8-18.

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Common Insect Pests of Landscapes and Gardens

In Western North Carolina, there are many species of insects. Most are beneficial to us and the environment and we should protect them. Other insects however, are pests that eat or damage our landscape plants or vegetable crops.

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2025 Food Preservation Classes

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WNC AgOptions 2026 Grant Cycle Open

Since 2004, WNC AgOptions has awarded more than 700 grants totaling nearly $4 million, creating real momentum in local agriculture. These investments have helped farms become more efficient, improve profitability, and support the local food economy. Applicants must contact their Cooperative Extension agents by Sept. 26 to set up an appointment to discuss their projects.

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Small Scale Solutions to Eroding Streambanks

Do you have a stream that is losing soil along the banks? Are your streambanks steep? Then you may need to remediate the situation to save your land.

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Strength Training Exercise Classes at

Bullington Gardens

Join us for free weekly exercise classes that focus on building strength, improving balance and mobility. Exercises are adaptable for multiple levels and abilities-all classes can be done seated or standing. Limited hand weights will be available. Feel free to bring your own. No registration required.

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Organic and Biorational Pest Control Options

When we do recommend pesticides, we try to encourage gardeners to use organic pesticides. So what is an organic pesticide? Generally an organic pesticide is a pest management chemical that is designed to breakdown quickly and often times are derived from an organic source such as plant extracts.

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Farm City Day 2025

October is right around the corner! Join us on Saturday, October 4th, 2025.

The event features many educational hands-on activities, including a farm animal petting zoo, old-time craft demonstrations, and a fishing pond.

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Support the Team Behind Your Extension Services!

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) is a group of dedicated support staff (including your friends, Keai and Lia!) committed to community service and helping the North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

Each year, we hold a State Conference for professional development, and this year we're holding a 50/50 raffle. Half of the proceeds will go to the winner, and the other half will support our association’s expenses.

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Raffle tickets are available for purchase at your local Henderson county extension office until September 15, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

Henderson County Center

Henderson County 4-H

Henderson County Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

N.C. Cooperative Extension - Henderson County Center, 100 Jackson Park Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, United States
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