Using a stirrup (or "scuffle") hoe can be a great way to beat the weeds and save your back

July Garden Maintenance in Transylvania County: Smart Weed Tactics and Pest Management

Published - June 30, 2026 Read
Pollinator Garden at Silvermont

Demonstration Garden Open Houses in June

Published - May 29, 2026 Read
Woodland trail

Creating a Garden Path

Published - May 29, 2026 Read

News From Transylvania County Center

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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Cattle
Drought Management in Cattle Herd

Published - May 7, 2026

Mountain Laurel
Gardening Tasks in May in Transylvania County

Published - May 6, 2026

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Photography in the Garden, a talk by David Simchock

Published - May 6, 2026

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Master Gardener 2026 Monthly Educational Programs

Published - March 30, 2026

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
hummingbird on lavender plants
Get Ready: The Hummingbirds are Coming!

Published - March 12, 2026

Photo of seedlings being hardened off on Master Gardener Steve Matadobra's back porch
When to Plant Seeds as Spring Approaches

Published - March 9, 2026

All News From Transylvania County Center

Upcoming Events

FCS at the Market Saturday | Aug 01 | 8:30 AM — 12:30 PM Transylvania Farmers Market, 200 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
Med Instead of Meds intro Wednesday | Aug 05 | 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Transylvania County Library, 212 S Gaston St, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
Building Brain Healthy Habits Monday | Aug 10 | 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM Transylvania County Library, 212 S Gaston St, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
Master Gardener Presentation - Mountains to Sea Trail History and Non-NativeInvasive Plants Along theTrail. Tuesday | Aug 11 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Transylvania County Center, 106 E Morgan St # 109, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
Med instead of Meds Wednesday | Aug 12 | 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM Transylvania County Library, 212 S Gaston St, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Kaleidoscope logo displayed next to the 4-H clover emblem, separated by an "X" symbol, representing the partnership between Kaleidoscope and North Carolina 4-H for the online project record system.
NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Bacterial wilt on tomato
Veggie Disease update, July 17th, 2026

Published - July 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Image showing a potted plant under neath lights and a camera, the resulting image from this set-up, data gathered and charted on graphs, and then a translation to the field.
Center Update: TurfDetect: Leveraging Polarization Camera to Detect Leaf Wilting in Turfgrass

Published - July 15, 2026

From: TurfFiles
zoysiagrass lawn under heat and drought stress
Managing Turfgrass Under Heat and Drought Stress

Published - July 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
Three houseplants in white ceramic pots.
This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Table with Red header showing the Rate, Application Interval, and RKN Counts for three pesticides.
Center Update: Biology and Management of Turf Diseases in NC: Focusing on Root-Knot Nematode and the Turfgrass Microbiome

Published - June 29, 2026

From: TurfFiles
North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation posing together after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, many displaying medals and ribbons.
North Carolina Finishes Sixth Overall at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

Published - June 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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