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 …
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.
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 …
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …
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 …
Growers: Start Scouting in February for the Allium Leafminer
Last spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont noticed unusual problems with their allium crops, primarily bulb onions, …
February Is a Great Time to Prune Blueberries!
Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly …
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 …
Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …
Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox has always been the go-to site for photos of cultivated plants, both native and …
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 …
Protecting Budding Fruit Trees From the Coming Cold Weather
From an article by Marisa Y. Thompson, Ph.D., Extension Horticulture Specialist at New Mexico State University How can I protect …
Count Pollinators…Pollinators Count
By Cindy Gilbert, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Transylvania County We await the coming of Spring Ephemerals (native plants that emerge …