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 …
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.
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 …
Master Gardener Volunteers Tend to the Community
During the height of the pandemic, many more families experienced food insecurity. As a result, the community gardens tended …
Seven Ways You Can Celebrate National Volunteer Week With Us!
National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate the important work volunteers do in our communities. Across …
Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!
NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers: CONNECT PEOPLE TO PLANTS TEACH GARDENING BEST PRACTICES TO MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY SHARE THE LATEST …
Annual Report Features Stories of Resilience
Download the 2020 annual report (pdf) The most recent Extension Master Gardener℠ program annual report celebrates Master Gardener℠ volunteers for their efforts to educate …