Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2018 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will be held at the Burke County Agriculture Center in Morganton, North Carolina. …
Managing Malnourished Beef Cattle for the Coming Winter
The vast majority of beef cattle in our counties are very well cared for since this good production equals …
The Merry Cranberry
During the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, cranberries are often found in stuffing, dressing, relishes, and of course, cranberry sauce. …
Smokies Ski Walking School
Summer is slowly coming to end, so now is the time to start a hiking program for yourself because …
Stockpiling Pasture for Winter Grazing With Electric Fencing
We have had a great hay season in Jackson and Swain counties this year with two cuttings. So now …
Two Swain County Youth Attend NC 4-H Congress in Raleigh
Three years ago, if you would have told me that I would be a willing participant to drive a …
Is Your Canning Equipment Ready?
Planning ahead can save you time, money and frustration with home canning. Using reliable, safe and proper equipment will …
Shade and Stress Reduction for Cattle in Summer
Leaving a few shade trees like this a good example of pasture management and animal husbandry. Locust is a …
Adventures of an Amateur Gardener
Our Young Explorers 4-H Club has planted a vegetable garden. As the warm weather turns to hot weather, I …
Community Train Dominoes and Other Social Games
My endearing and vivacious aunt introduced me, along with other family members, to Community Train Dominoes at a family …
Dead Leaves on Native Rhododendrons
Recently, a few homeowners and landscapers in the higher elevations are seeing large patches of rhododendrons and mountain laurel …
Periodical Cicada Hatch Expected in Western North Carolina in 2017
This is an article I wrote for the Spring 2017 edition of Nursery and Landscape Notes published by the North Carolina …
Just Breathe
Sounds simple. Are you breathing properly to promote better health? Experts agree that practicing regular, mindful belly breathing can …
Horse Pasture Renovations
Horses are a major part of our agriculture and tourism economy across our landscape. They are also an important …
Adventures in Storytelling
We all have a story to tell. Stories that are full of daring and breathtaking adventures, bravery and fierce …
Adding Value to Our Lives
It’s that time of year when we might feel pressure to start making resolutions. Most of us already realize …
Birds in Winter
The snowfall the other week had me feeding the birds each morning, which was fun and enjoyable. Fortunately, I had …
New Cattle Working Equipment
The Jackson and Swain County Extension received Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Grant Funds through the regional Resource Conservation and …
Code of the West for Winter
Winter is upon us and we all know in Jackson and Swain counties that the possibility exists for winter …
Journey of a Christmas Tree: From the Field to Your Home
When decorating your real Christmas tree, have you ever wondered where your tree came from and how long did …