Cicada Damage to Blueberry Crop
It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not an …
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.
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 …
Corn Earworms and Lygus Bugs Infesting Strawberries
The corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea, Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a significant pest known for its broad host range, has been reported …
Peach Field Day at the Sandhills Research Station Planned
The 2024 Peach Field Day at the Sandhills Research Station will be held Tuesday, July 16, from 4-7 p.m. …
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 …
Explore Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Impacts in Our Annual Report!
The 2023 NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ annual report, celebrates the contributions of over 3900 Extension Master Gardener volunteers …
Growing Self-Sufficiency: Extension Volunteers Support Seed Libraries in North Carolina
Did you know that 13.5 million American households were food insecure in 2021? This means that at some time …
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Assist Pollinator Research
As the perils facing pollinators continue to rise, many people want to know what they can do in their …
Extension Volunteers Trial NC State Disease-Resistant Tomato Varieties
Tomatoes are one of our most popular vegetables and the pride of many gardeners’ summer vegetable patch. As many …
Counting Pollinators for a Cause
North Carolinians can play an important role in protecting their food supply by participating in the first statewide pollinator …
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Honored for Excellence in Gardening Education
The International Master Gardener Search for Excellence program recently honored NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers from Durham County …
Free Webinar 1/24: Seasonal Maintenance of Major Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Please join Melissa Bell from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and John Lyttle, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent …
Stormwater Runoff Issues Solved With Mitch Woodward
Did you know that stormwater runoff from urban areas is the top pollution source in North Carolina? During Extension …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Go Back to School
All NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers must take at least 10 continuing education hours annually to maintain their …
Use Environmentally Friendly Native Plants to Replace Invasive Species
The facts are indisputable. The accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of all charges: murder, theft, and just …
That Time of Year Again: Basil Downy Mildew Visits NC
Basil downy mildew (BDM) has been confirmed in test plots maintained by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Haywood, Pender, Union, …
Register Now for Summer Plant ID Classes!
Join us for two plant ID classes this summer, offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens! The classes run from …
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: …
Financials and the Market for Specialty Vegetables Virtual Workshop (1/13 or 1/14)
Are you interested in learning more about specialty fruit and vegetable production and market opportunities? Join Dr. Kathleen Liang, Co-Director …