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 …
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 mid-July! The garden features over 225 …
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 …
Cicada Damage to Blueberry Crop
It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not an …
New Pest Alert! Allium Leafminer Gets Growers' Attention
This spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont have noticed unusual problems with their allium crops, primarily bulb …
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 in 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 …
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 …
Things to Do in the Garden in June in Transylvania County
Things start to heat up in the garden in June. Blooms are coming and going, warm-season vegetable plants are …
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, …