Henderson County 4-H is selling strawberry, blueberry, blackberry,
raspberry, and asparagus plants to support programs and awards for youth.
Plants are available for pre-order starting now through March 15. The sale will be
on Saturday, April 6 at Henderson Farms, 705 Tracy Grove Road, Flat Rock NC.
Pre-ordered plants will be available from noon to 4 p.m. Some extra plants will be
available to the public from 2–4 p.m. All plants are bare root and should be
planted soon. Download and view the order form. As an added bonus, Horticulture Agents are offering a class on planting and caring for your 4-H veggies, fruits, and berries. The class will be on Monday, April
8, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Steve Pettis, Horticulture Extension Agent, will teach
gardeners the basics of how to produce their own food at home. Basics such as
site prep, soils, and pests will be covered. Karen Blaedow, Henderson County
Small Fruit and Vegetable Extension Agent, will address the specific care of the
plants purchased at the 4-H Plant Sale Fundraiser: asparagus, blueberries,
strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. This class will be $10 per person or
$15 per couple. See the event page for more information.