Master Gardener Volunteers Help Grow Gardening Resources
Thanks to contributions from many Master Gardener℠ volunteers, two great resources are now available to gardeners and horticultural educators: …
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.
Small Farms Week Is March 21-26 at NC A&T State University
North Carolina A&T Small Farms Week is coming up in a couple of weeks! This is a great opportunity …
It's the Season for Busy Ground-Nesting Bees!
As the weather warms up, insects and other animals are becoming more active. I wrote the other day about …
Joro Spider Not as Scary as It Looks
Similar to murder hornets in 2020, the Joro spider is having its five minutes of fame! Recent headlines across …
Wasp Queens Waking Up After Winter Slumber
It’s feeling a lot like spring out there! As the warm weather bring feelings of joy from longer days …
Self-Paced, Online Plant ID Classes Beginning March 21!
NC Extension Gardener is pleased to be partnering with Longwood Gardens, one of the premier botanical gardens in the …
Plant Toolbox Keeps Getting Better With Help From Master Gardener Volunteers
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox is a one-stop shop for plant information that contains more than 4,600 plant profiles, each …
Tomato Disease Diagnostic Video Series
Anyone who grows tomatoes in North Carolina, from homeowners to commercial growers, eventually finds their crop is affected by …
Eco Tower Educator Workshops
Educators are welcome to join us for an hands-on exploration of ecology concepts that can be used for engaging …
Master Gardener Volunteers Help Grow Online Gardening Courses
NC State Extension offers a growing number of self-paced, non-credit online courses in plant identification and therapeutic horticulture. Master Gardener …
Connecting People With Plants
By connecting people with plants, Master Gardener℠ volunteers share the benefits of sustainable gardening with community members across North …
Promoting Pollinators and Native Plants
Pollinators are critical for fruitful gardens, productive farms, and healthy ecosystems, but pollinator populations are in decline in many …