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.
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 …
View Recording of CCP Bumble Bee Conservation Webinar
Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) conducted a webinar on Bumble Bee Conservation on April 18, 2024, and we had a great turnout of …
Should Farmers & Gardeners Worry About the Upcoming Cicada Emergence?
In case you haven’t heard, 2024 marks the emergence of the 13-year periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.). The 13-year cicadas are known as Brood …
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, …
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 Gardening in Transylvania County April is a beautiful and busy time in the garden, so we’ve put together a …
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale May 10th
The Transylvania County Extension Master Gardeners℠, French Broad Garden Club and the Transylvania Garden Club are holding our annual …
Master Gardener Spring Symposium - Designing the Gardens of Biltmore
Join the Transylvania Extension Master Gardeners at their spring symposium on Saturday, March 19th from 9:00 a.m. – noon …