Fall Chores in the Pollinator Garden: Leave the Leaves and Save the Stems!
After planting, weeding, and watering through the spring and summer, some gardeners look forward to fall as a period …
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.
2022 Crop Protection School: Emerging Threats
The 74th Annual Crop Protection School will be held virtually on Thursday, December 1, 2022 using the Zoom platform. Please …
Fall 2022 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 …
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, …
Have You Seen the Largest Butterfly in the U.S.?
Every week (sometimes every day!) Extension Agents get asked to identify all sorts of interesting things. We get stopped …
Late Summer 2022 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 …
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 …
Master Gardener℠ Program - Firewise
Firewise Information for Homeowners – a talk by Wesley Sketo With the high rainfall totals that we get in this …
Developing Natural Habitats for Native Plants and Animals Program
Our aim in starting to create a beautiful garden is often to give ourselves and visitors an attractive landscape to …
Celebrate Pollinator Week June 20-26
Celebrate the impact of pollinators during Pollinator Week June 20-26. The following campus event will be hosted by Staff Senate’s Resources …
Things to Do in the Garden in June in Transylvania County
Things really start to heat up in the garden in June. Blooms are coming and going, warm-season vegetable plants …
Designing a Beautiful and Beneficial Pollinator Garden
Join the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers for a presentation by Cindy Gilbert on designing a pollinator garden on Tuesday, …
Non-Native Invasive Plants to Avoid in Transylvania County
With the arrival of this beautiful spring weather, many of us are in full landscaping mode. Visit any garden …
Bloomin' Photography Master Gardener Educational Program
Join the Master Gardeners in learning tips on getting the best images you can of gardens, blooms, and landscapes …
Gardening Tasks for April in Transylvania County
April is a beautiful and busy time in the garden, so we’ve put together a list of gardening tasks …