hands planting flowers in outside garden

Therapeutic Horticulture Classes Offered

Published - September 17, 2026 Read
a spotted lanternfly adult resting in the branch of a grapevine

First Vineyard Detection of SLF in North Carolina

Viticulture — Published - July 20, 2026 Read
Wildflower garden with a bluebird sitting on a fence post

Wildflower Gardening Basics

Published - September 18, 2026 Read

News From Swain County Center

2027 Garden Life Series Flyer
Garden Life Series For 2027

Published - September 17, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
Male driving down long stretch of road with mountains in the distance and a cowboy hat on the dashboard of the car
Healthy Family Road Trip Snacks

Published - September 1, 2026

WNC AgOptions
Apply Now for a 2027 WNC AgOptions Farm Grant

Published - August 26, 2026

Online Pesticide Credit Lunch & Learn Classes Schedule
2026-2027 Pesticide CEU Lunch and Learn Series - Online

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
Ginger Production Field Day Flyer
Ginger Production Field Day

Published - August 12, 2026

Adult and child preparing food together in a home kitchen setting
Let's Save on School Lunches

Published - August 11, 2026

NC County Drought Map as of July 21, 2026
Taking Care of Your Plants In Drought Conditions

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
Consumer reading a pesticide label
Decoding the Fine Print: The Homeowner’s Guide to Using Pesticides Safely and Effectively

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Upcoming Events

Walk With Ease Series - 12 Sessions Monday | Oct 05 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM Recreation Park Walking Trail, Recreation Park Dr, Bryson City, NC 28713
2026 Smokies Fall Skiwalking Monday | Oct 05 | 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Deep Creek Picnic Shelter, 2431 W Deep Creek Rd #2027, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Walk With Ease Series - 12 Sessions Wednesday | Oct 07 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM Recreation Park Walking Trail, Recreation Park Dr, Bryson City, NC 28713
Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association Meeting Thursday | Oct 08 | 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM Swain County Regional Business Education and Training Center, 45 East Ridge Drive, Bryson City, NC 28713
Yoga Sculpt Class Friday | Oct 09 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center, 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Items to select on Plants.ces.ncsu.edu to identify low maintenance plants
"Low Maintenance" Plant?

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Gardening
University, 4-H and FFA representatives cut red, blue and green ribbons outside the entrance of the new CALS Extension Building as North Carolina 4-H and FFA state officers hold them.
New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
People explore a lush garden.
New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.
North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
People seated around folding tables in a garage-style room for a meeting.
East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.
2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.
Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Durham County Horticulture Agent Ashley Troth stands with statewide EMG program manager Charlotte Glen while holding the 2026 Distinguished Early Career Award
Strengthening the Extension Master Gardener Program through Visionary Leadership: Ashley Troth Wins National Early Career Award

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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