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 …
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.
The Root of the Problem: Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberries
Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …