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 …
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.
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 …
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: …
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 4,500 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 …
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 …
Protecting Pollinators in Sampson County
The gentle hum of bees, butterflies, and moths is the sound of success in Sampson County where Extension Master Gardener℠ …
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 …
Master Gardener Volunteers in Orange County Recognized for Stormwater Garden Project
Stormwater runoff is a major cause of water pollution and flash flooding in urban areas. Properly designed landscape features …
Master Gardener Volunteers in Durham County Recognized for Tomato Grafting Project
Grafting great tasting tomato varieties onto rootstocks that are resistant to soil-borne diseases such as southern blight and bacterial …
Coming Again to a Garden Near You: Basil Downy Mildew
Master Gardener℠ volunteers (MGVs) participated in a delicious pilot project during the summer of 2021 and are preparing to …
2021 – NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure to Spain
THE GARDENS OF CATALONIA, APRIL 7-14, 2021 This trip has enough people registered that it is a definite go, but there are …
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 …