New Neighbors: Spotted Lanternfly in Rockingham County
Rockingham County just got an unwelcome new resident — spotted lanternfly (SLF). This isn’t just any insect; it’s an …
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.
Invasive Worms in Transylvania County
by Judy Merrifield, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Transylvania County Here in Western North Carolina we have three species of …
Register Now for a Spring Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start on May 10! The garden features over 225 …
Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest
The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful …
NCDA Offers FREE Soil Testing & Services for WNC Through June 2025
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) is offering free services for counties affected …
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
Spring Symposium - Mastering Tree and Shrub Health
Join the Transylvania Extension Master Gardners for a program on caring for your trees and shrubs, presented by local …
Cultivating Wellness in Mind and Body
By Peri Hamilton-Brown, Transylvania County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, and Therapeutic Horticulturist for Skyterra Wellness Some people are born gardeners …
Garden Journaling – A Powerful Resource
Article by Extension Master Gardeners Judy Merrifield and Joan VanOrman At its simplest, garden journaling is keeping a record of …
Indoor Seed-Starting 101, a Talk by Steve Matadobra
It is early January and you have just put the last of the Christmas decorations away. The temperatures outside …
Transylvania County Master Gardener 2024 Graduating Class
By Cindy Decker,Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer of Transylvania County On December 2, 2024, the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Transylvania County …
Basics of Home Gardening in Transylvania County
Join us for an exciting two-part program on Saturdays, February 22nd, and March 1st from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 …
The Impact of Light Pollution on Nature
By Nancy Anderson Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Transylvania County and Purdue Professor Emeriti of Biology To understand how artificial light pollution …
Forest Bathing in Your Own Backyard
By Lynn Bartosh, Transylvania County Master Gardener Forest bathing, known as shinrin (forest)- yoku (bath) in Japan, where the term …
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Transylvania and Henderson County
Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opened Thursday, Oct. 17 in Hendersonville (Henderson County) and Brevard (Transylvania County) to assist …
Think You'd Like to Join the Transylvania Master Gardeners?
Are you interested in learning more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Transylvania County? Attend this presentation …
September Things to Do in the Garden in Transylvania County
As the temperature starts to cool down a bit in September, it is a great time to head out …