Vegetable Cross-Pollination
Many people believe that by planting related crops close together, such as cantaloupes and cucumbers, the taste of the …
First Time Garden
As spring arrives many people feel an urge to plant and to see vegetables growing in the soil. They …
Macon County 4-H March Newsletter
Welcome March!!! Macon County 4-H has some new and exciting things happening. Find out what’s happening in Macon County …
Med Instead of Meds
Eating like those who live in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease the risk …
February - American Heart Month
I was pleasantly surprised recently to hear that my cholesterol and blood pressure had improved over the past year! …
Fruit Tree Selection
Now is a good time of year to be thinking about what types of fruit you may want to …
Shiitake Mushroom Workshop in Macon County NC
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Macon County will hold a class on “Growing Shiitake Mushrooms.” The class will be Tuesday, February …
2019 Annual 4-H Plant Sale
Each year Macon County 4-H sells great fruit and berry plants to our families and the community. Our Annual …
Macon County 4-H Newsletter - February 2019
We finally made it through January! Macon County 4-H has some exciting activities happening in February. Click the link …
Bee-Killing Mite Isn’t a Vampire After All
January 16, 2019, Dee Shore Varroa mites may be mighty small – about the size of the head …
Why Trees and Shrubs Fail to Flower
It can be very difficult if not impossible to pinpoint the exact reason a plant doesn’t flower. The following …
About the Onion...
The onion belongs to the lily family, Amaryllidaceae, and the genus, Allium. Alliums are perennial herbs with bulbous, onion-scented …
2019 January 4-H Newsletter
It’s a new Year in Macon County 4-H. 4-H has lots of exciting activities going on. To find more …
Landscape Contractors Recertification Hours
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon and Jackson County Centers will hold a class offering five hours of continuing education landscape (technical) …
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
4-H Horse Bowl Team Forming
December through February is Horse Bowl season. 4-H Horse Bowl is a fun, competitive, horse skills contest. If you …
Winter Woodworking Classes
Mr. Paul Chew will teach us woodworking in December. Winter is a great time to work on inside woodworking projects. Beginner …
December 2018 4-H Newsletter
Macon County 4-H has lots of exciting activities going on in December. To find more information on the clubs …
2 Hour Commercial Pesticide Applicators Re-Certification
There will be a 2-hour pesticide re-certification class on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County …
What Kind of Christmas Tree Should I Buy?
Thanksgiving is upon us and many people decorate for Christmas at this time. So the question is, “What kind …