Cooperative Extension News http://www.buncombecounty.org/ News en-us Copyright © 2013, Buncombe County Government Thu, 23 May 2013 11:52:48 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edi/tech/rss 20 Buncombe County 100 200 http://www.buncombecounty.org/common/images/logo.gif http://www.buncombecounty.org Buncombe County Watch Out for Downy Mildew on Impatiens http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13595 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13595 Last summer reports of downy mildew were confirmed in the Asheville area. Garden Chores for May http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13364 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13364 Time to get out and start on your garden chores for May! Rose Aphids http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13626 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13626 Aphids are showing up on rosebushes in Raleigh, a little early but we in the mountains can't be far behind. Native Plants for the Shade http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13551 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13551 If you are planting in shaded areas there are many native plants to consider. It's Honeybee Swarming Season http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13503 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13503 If you see a honeybee swarm, call Cooperative Extension at 255-5522. Master Gardener Hotline Is Open http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13369 http://www.buncombecounty.org/news_Detail.aspx?newsID=13369 Ask your gardening questions by calling 255-5522.