Murphy, NC, June 26, 2020 – The U.S. Forest Service has acquired a 49-acre inholding at the headwaters
Read More »New US Forest Service District Ranger selected for Nantahala Forest
Asheville, NC – May 22, 2020 – The National Forests in North Carolina announced that Troy Waskey
Read More »While you’re home, help your Hemlocks
While many of you are sheltering at home, I hope you’re going outside every now and then to refresh
Read More »Fire contained by Ranger Fire Department
RANGER, NC – The Ranger Volunteer Fire Department, working in concert with state and federal groups,
Read More »Panther Top Fire Tower to be open to the public
CONCERNING THE PANTHER TOP FIRE TOWER NEAR MURPHY, FROM THE USDA FOREST SERVICE, TUSQUITEE RANGER DISTRICT:
Read More »Update: NCDOT Opening U.S. 19/74 After Landslides
Nantahala Gorge, NC – Update: NCDOT Western Mountains confirmed that they’re preparing to
Read More »Mulch
Mulch is a very important tool in any gardeners’ toolkit. In addition, it does a lot more than simply
Read More »TVA River Management Continues to Address Above Average Rainfall in 2019
TVA River Management teams are preparing Valley reservoirs for above normal rainfall forecasted to continue
Read More »Turfgrass Research Field Day is Thursday, August 9
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Whether you’re a new, beginner or veteran homeowner,
Read More »Johnsongrass: Friend or Foe?
Johnsongrass: Friend or Foe Plus Master Cattleman Program in Dalton this Fall By: Eddie Ayers, County
Read More »Fall Shrub Care
Fall Shrub Care By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent It’s that time of year when we must
Read More »Voles or Moles?
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Are some of your plants suddenly dying? Did the tulips forget
Read More »It’s Time to Look at Seed Catalogs!
When it comes to vegetable gardening it seems like most folks I have met fall into one of three categories.
Read More »Attracting Native Bees
Attracting Native Bees By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent There are approximately 4,000
Read More »Azalea Care
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Azaleas are a southern favorite. We think of them in terms of
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