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2026 Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market

The 2026 market season starts up in May!The Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market offers weekly opportunities to stop by and check out all the great vendor booths. The Market is open Fridays…

2026 Arbor Day - Get Your FREE Persimmon Seedlings on April 17th!

Nationally, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April. However, most states observe a separate Arbor Day on a date of their choosing in accordance with the best tree-planting times. In…

2026 Garden Life Series: Cultivate Your Expertise

Ready to move beyond guessing and start working with nature? The comprehensive Garden Life Series offers expert-led education designed for every home gardener, from beginner to seasoned pro. Learn…

Beneficial Insects

Written by: Molly Gillespie, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, edited by Minda Daughtry, NCCE Area Agent - HorticultureBuzzz, swat, zzzz, swat!Occasionally time in the gardens can be…

Help Us Grow a Community Garden in Swain County!

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Swain County invites you to take a short survey (just 5 minutes!) to help us explore the possibility of starting a community and/or demonstration garden. Your input will…

Heat Stress on Plants - Manage Your Expectations

Back in April of this year we talked about heat related concerns on gardeners, especially when many of us were eagerly anticipating getting outside to get our new plants going. Like everyone else,…

Red Imported Fire Ant Safety and Management

Summer has finally arrived, which means more time outdoors and fun in the sun. Warm weather also brings not so fun times such as sunburn and insect stings. A relatively new resident of (within the…

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What Is Cooperative Extension?

Did You Know? Your Local Cooperative Extension Office Does More Than You Think!Have you ever wondered what your local Cooperative Extension Office does? You may know it for soil testing and plant…

Hot Pots – What?!?

We’ve just experience bone chilling cold, so why is this article about how heat affects our plants. The answer: Thinking back and planning ahead. Dealing with the heat and lack of rain last summer…

Steps to a Successful Garden

At its core, soil is “a dark material consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.” Its role is to provide water, nutrients, air, and microbes to support the roots of plants.…