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

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

Master Gardeners at Spring Plant Sale 2025
Annual Spring Plant Sale 2026

Published - February 16, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Master Gardener Presentation - Deer Management in the Landscape. Tuesday | Jul 14 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 106 E Morgan St, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
Family Sushi Night @ The Family Place Thursday | Jul 16 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM The Family Place of Transylvania County
FCS at the Market Saturday | Jul 18 | 8:30 AM — 12:30 PM Transylvania Farmers Market, 200 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
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
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News From NC State Extension

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
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
bumble bees on obedient plant
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
CAFMS Coordinator Lindsey Hosier holds up a “duff brownie” (thick layer of duff) to better understand its structure and potential for smoldering.
What is Duff and Why Does it Matter When Conducting Prescribed Burns?

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Downy wood mint with lanceleaf coreopsis
Early Spring 2026 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
4-H member speaks to judges while presenting on xenobots during Northeast District Activity Day.
"Learning by Doing" on Display at 2026 District Activity Days

Published - June 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H members hold green drawstring bags while assembling care packages during a hands to service project at 4-H Congress.
Give Back at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - June 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Fescue lawn
Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
Side-by-side maps labeled A and B show red heat zones, indicating data density. Map A has more concentrated spots, while Map B is elongated with a scale bar.
Center Update: Investigation of the Turfgrass-Infesting Weevil Complex (L. maculicollis and L. anthracinus) and New Interactive Pest Scouting Tools for Stakeholders

Published - June 24, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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