For decades, thousands of NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers have invested their time and talent into strengthening North Carolina communities.

The power of philanthropy makes the impact of our volunteer service even stronger. That’s because generous philanthropic support from our volunteers, local associations and friends of the program expands the reach of volunteers’ local outreach and education—providing the resources North Carolinians need to improve their home gardening practice.

Read Growing a Lasting Legacy in our online 2025 Annual Report to learn how the NC Extension Master Gardener Endowment—and recent fundraising opportunities like NC State’s Day of Giving—provide a stable foundation for our program’s future.