A New Year, A New Beginning: Sowing Seeds of Wellness
As we embark on a new year, it’s a time for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions. Just as a …
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.
Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for January!
UPDATE: The January session for TH1: Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture is at capacity. If you are still interested in …
Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox has always been the go-to site for photos of cultivated plants, both native and …
October is Farm to School Month!
Farm Field Trips: Growing the Connection to Therapeutic Horticulture Farm field trips offer school children a unique opportunity to connect …
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 …
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 …
Promoting Pollinators and Native Plants
Pollinators are critical for fruitful gardens, productive farms, and healthy ecosystems, but pollinator populations are in decline in many …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden - Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast - Interview of Byron Schermerhorn
Charles Murphy, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer from Durham County interviews Byron Schermerhorn, a wildlife habitat certified consultant. Listen to …
Have You Seen Tropical Spiderwort?
Tropical spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis), a noxious weed, has been found in several landscape beds in Raleigh. See a fact …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Cheryl Kearns-Magnolia Society International
Charles Murphy interviews Cheryl Kearns, Editor of both the newsletter and the Journal for the Magnolia Society International. Learn …
Choosing Plants for Your Landscape? Plant These Instead
This special segment offered as part of the Plants, Pests and Pathogens webinar series highlights alternatives to invasive or problem-prone …
Jumping Worms
Matt Bertone, the director of NC State University’s Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, just published an Extension factsheet about …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast Interview of Brie Arthur-Foodscaping
Learn more about Yardscaping as Harold Johnson interviews Brie Arthur about her garden with an incredible mixture of landscape …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview-East Chapel Hill HS Pollinator Garden
Three students at East Chapel Hill High School, Brooke, Julia and Danielle, and Environmental Science Teacher, Mr. Edward Kaybay, …
Interview With Bobby Ward Shares Insight Into Life of J. C. Raulston - Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast
Bobby Ward, author of Chlorophyll in his Veins, J. C. Raulston Horticultural Ambassador, shares his insight into the life …