Garden Shelter and Resources for Overwintering Birds, Insects, and Wildlife
By Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Lynn Bartosh Have you ever wondered how overwintering birds stay warm in the winter? Where …
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.
Appalachian Folk Medicine Master Gardener Presentation
“Appalachian Folk Medicine” by Laura Sperry. Tuesday, November 18th 10-11 a.m. Community Services Conference Room 106 E. Morgan St. Brevard Learn about the plants …
Photos from Extension’s Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 19, 2025 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators and Other …
New NC State Blackberry Pruning Guide
NC State Extension has released a new resource for blackberry growers — Blackberry Pruning: A Practical Guide by Gina Fernandez and Hannah …
Late Summer 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden was created in late 2008 at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro to provide forage …
Joro Spiders in North Carolina: Everything You Need to Know
Here in North Carolina, our native orb weaving spiders are a familiar sight during the early Fall, with species …
Register Now for Carolina Butterfly Society Symposium
2025 Carolina Butterfly Society Symposium Saturday, September 13 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: Stanford M. Adams Training Facility at Jordan Lake 2832 Big …
New "Plant This, Not That" Demonstration Garden at Silvermont Park
The Master Gardener “Plant This, Not That” demonstration garden at Silvermont Park, 364 E. Main St. Brevard, was created to …
Transylvania County Participates in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025 has been extended to include Sunday August 24th due to rainy weather conditions! Article …
Plant This Not That - Small Shrubs and Grasses on Display at Silvermont
By 2025 Extension Master Gardener℠ Candidate Susan Whitcomb When you are wandering through local garden centers to choose new plants …
Great Southeast Pollinator Census - Count With the Master Gardeners
The public is invited to join the Master Gardeners in conducting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census at the Gardens …
Hydrangea Presentation
The monthly educational program on weed control scheduled for August has been canceled. The September program on hydrangeas will …
PNF Ranger Station Gardens Open House
Stop by and visit the Pollinator and Back Yard Bird Gardens and meet the Master Gardeners who designed, created, …
Gardens of Silvermont Open House
The Transylvania Master Gardeners invite the community to an Open House at their demonstration gardens at Silvermont Park and …
Master Gardener Educational Program on Integrated Pest Management
Join the Master Gardeners for this educational program on pest …
Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Tour
The second in a series of four demonstration garden tours offered by the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Transylvania …
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 …