Master Gardener Program - Not Your Momma's Shade Garden
Shade Garden Plants – a talk by the Shady Ladies of Raymond’s Garden Center by Master Gardener Janet Lute In this …
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.
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early July! The garden features over …
Save the Date for September 8 Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop & Native Plant Sale!
Note: Complete details and registration info about this event will be released in July. Save the Date! Just in time to …
Interested in Creating a Flower Cutting Garden?
Then this program is for you. Cut Flower Gardening – a talk by Katie King For many of us gardens evoke …
Be Kind to Our Fine Feathered Friends
Written by Richard Mills, Extension Master Gardener Insects account for about 80% of the known animal life on Earth, but …
Early Spring 2023 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
Join Us for a Global Celebration of 'World Therapeutic Horticulture Day' on May 18!
Join us for a global celebration of ‘World Therapeutic Horticulture Day’ on the 18th of May. The day is …
Tomato Seed Recall for Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was detected on some tomato seeds from a seed company called Fruition Seeds …
Spring Plant Sale May 13th
Please join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale, Saturday, May 13th in the Brevard Ingles parking lot. Be …
Managing Shrub and Tree Diseases in the Landscape Presentation
Extension Master Gardeners℠ of Transylvania County Present: Guest Speaker Cliff Ruth, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent Emeritus will discuss some of the many …
Things to Do in the Garden in May
May is a wonderful time to be in the garden. The weather is still mild and many gorgeous plants …
Hummingbirds – A Presentation by Master Gardener Steve Matadobra
Hummingbirds are beautiful and fascinating birds to watch and enjoy, and there is a lot we can do to …
Winter Tree ID Hikes Series
If you enjoy spending time outside during winter and wonder what kinds of trees you are seeing, we have …
Mosses, the Unsung Green Jewel of Gardens
A Presentation by Rodney Holcomb Mosses are often an understated and underused plant that some may even consider a nuisance …
2023 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Training Class Applications Being Accepted
“If you have experience in gardening, landscaping, or another horticultural science AND you enjoy getting involved in your community, …
Master Gardener Program - Native Grasses – A Presentation by Gary Kauffman
Grasses are something that we do not always give a lot of thought to when planting our gardens. The …
September Things to Do in the Garden
This is a great time of year to be in the garden for both people and plants, so let’s …