The Root of the Problem: Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberries
Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …
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 Summer 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 late fall for …
Late 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 late fall for …
View Recording of CCP Firefly Webinar
Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) conducted a webinar on Fireflies and Other Glowing Insects on July 18, 2024, and we …
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 Partners Work Together to Cook Up a Delicious Event
While a bountiful garden is a joy, the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Caldwell County recognize that at times, it …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Solve a Stormwater Problem
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Orange County recently received the 2020 Search For Excellence Award in the Demonstration Garden category …
Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?
9/16/2020 – (Reviewed 8/28/2024) The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. …
Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County Launch a Radio Show
The Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County have launched a radio show on WCOM 103.5 FM. The show can …
Growing Young Gardeners
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Buncombe County Show Us How Hands-on gardening experiences in childhood can cultivate a life-long appreciation …
Soil Sets the Stage for Sustainable Gardening
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Cabarrus County Show Us How At their booth at the Cabarrus County Fair, Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) …
Training Expands Sustainable Landscaping Knowledge
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Watauga County Show Us How From the NC coast to the mountains and everywhere in between, …
Gardens Teach Life Skills to Youth in Concord
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Cabarrus County Show Us How Young men at the Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center in Concord, …
Celebrating 40 Years of Service!
Many thanks to Beda Trenning-Helms, Extension Master Gardener volunteer, Union County, for creating this beautiful watercolor to commemorate our …
Community Gardens Connect, Teach and Feed Us
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Caldwell County Show Us How Each year, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) volunteers share …
2019 Spring Extension Gardener Newsletter Available Now
Click on the link below to take you to your region specific edition: Eastern: Sandhills & Coastal Plain Central: Piedmont Western: …
Rave Reviews for the NC Extension Gardener Handbook
The NC Extension Gardener Handbook, published on April Fools day 2018, has sold 2,366 hard copies, 27 e-books, and …