From Passion to Purpose: Teresa Lowry's Journey as an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
In our first “Why I Became an NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer” feature, we spotlight Teresa Lowry, 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.
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 …
Make Your Garden a Haven for Moths
Moths are the unsung heroes of plant pollination. On a worldwide scale, there are twice as many species of …
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 …
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 …
What’s in Store Climate-Wise for North Carolina
Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) College 2022 gave us a lot to think about. Especially after hearing Rebecca Ward’s opening …
Why Food Waste Matters
Did you know food scraps are the largest category of waste disposed of in landfills? During Extension Master Gardener℠ …
Learning to Use the Plant Toolbox
Did you know that there have been 9 million views on the NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox so …
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 …
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, …
Why Are the Leaves of My Basil Turning Yellow?
Does your basil look more like Big Bird than Kermit the Frog, with mottled, yellowing leaves that eventually turn …
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 …