Early Summer 2024 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 late fall for …
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.
Late Spring 2024 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 late fall for …
View Recording of CCP Firefly Webinar
Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) conducted a webinar on Fireflies and Other Glowing Insects on July 18, 2024, and we …
The Plant Toolbox Is Your Houseplant Headquarters
Indoor gardeners can find more of their favorite plants in the Extension Horticulture Plant Toolbox. Across the US, interest …
Early Spring 2024 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 …
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 …
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 …
March Gardening To-Do List for Transylvania County
March is when the gardening year really starts to ramp up in Transylvania County. The longer day length, along with …
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 …