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, …
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.
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 …
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 …
Photos From Extension's Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 13, 2024 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators …
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 …
NC Extension Master Gardener 2025 Training Class - Transylvania County Application
Thank you for your interest in the Extension Master Gardener℠ Program of Transylvania County. We have a long history …
Backyard Composting : How to Make ‘Black Gold’, a Talk by Mary Miller
Some people can be intimidated by the idea of making their own compost. It is too hard, I may …
NC Bradford Pear Bounty
The Bradford pear tree is an ornamental commonly planted tree in North Carolina but did you know it is …
Things to Do in the Garden in August
By The Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Transylvania There are still things to do in the garden in Transylvania County in August, just …
Wildflowers Revisited: Wildflower Gardening in Western North Carolina - a Talk by EMG Cindy Gilbert
The study of wildflowers goes back to the early explorers and botanists who documented species found in the Carolinas. The …
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 …
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 …