2013 4-H Summer Relief

Come join us for our summer activities.  Get ready for fun, sun and great adventure with Macon County 4-H this summer.  We have a variety of activities to keep your summer hoppin’.  Below is MORE »Posted: 5/6/13

Finding Site – First Step for Vegetable Gardeners

With spring upon us, it’s time to garden. One of the first steps is finding a site. If you are a beginning gardener with an average sized family, you will not need a lot of space MORE »Posted: 4/10/13

Garden Peas: It’s Already Time

Garden peas (Pisum sativum L.) are cool-season crops that include the common green English pea and the edible-podded pea. English peas are shelled and only the seed eaten, whereas edible-podded peas are eaten whole. MORE »Posted: 2/18/13

Soil Sample Results

Soil sample results are available online MORE »Posted: 6/29/12

Recommended Forestry Links for Macon County

 NC Forest Service – Macon County Forest Stewardship Tree Seedling MORE »Posted: 1/29/12

Home Horticulture in Macon County

The goal of the home horticulture program in Macon County is to provide timely and factual information that enable citizens to make informed decisions regarding horticultural practices, goods and services. Information is provided to MORE »Posted: 1/29/12

New Insect Pest

    Macon County fruit growers should be aware that a new pest of soft fruit has been confirmed in Macon County.  The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD, Drosophila suzukii) was recently found in a local MORE »Posted: 10/6/11

Avoiding Winter Damage

It is often necessary to give a little extra attention to trees and shrubs in the fall to help them overwinter and start spring in peak condition. Understanding certain principles and cultural practices will MORE »Posted: 11/9/10