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 …
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.
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 …
Ground-Nesting Bees Should Be Appreciated, Not Feared!
Every year, from mid-March through mid-April, I get calls from folks worried about all the bees hovering over their …
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 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 …
Master Gardener Program - Pruning Fruit Trees and Bushes
Join the Transylvania Master Gardener Volunteers on Tuesday, February 8th at 10-11 a.m. in the Rogow Room of the …
Gardening Tasks for December in Transylvania County
The cool and sunny days we get here and there in December are the perfect time to get some …
November Things to Do in the Garden
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Transylvania County NC With the cool weather arriving, you’d think there wouldn’t be much to …
March Gardening Tasks in Transylvania County
March is when the gardening year really starts to ramp up in Transylvania County. The longer day length, along …
Gardening Tasks for February in Transylvania County
Since we never know what kind of weather we will see in February, it is a good idea to …
Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Maintaining and training your landscape and fruiting trees and shrubs through proper pruning is essential for a beautiful garden …
January Garden Tasks in Transylvania County
January is the time to plan for the gardening season to come. You can be productive inside while keeping …
Gardening in October in Transylvania County
October is a wonderful time for being outside and working in the garden. The glorious fall colors are everywhere …
August Gardening Tasks for Transylvania County
By the Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Transylvania County There are still things to do in the garden in Transylvania County in …