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Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers

Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.

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Winter Garden Dreams

Transylvania County Extension Master Gardenersm Susan Whitcomb On the cold days of winter here in Transylvania County we often find …

Eastern Box Turtle

The Eastern Box Turtle

By NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Judy Merrifield According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (ncwildlife.org), the Eastern …