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EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden

Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

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…

EMG volunteers of Durham County with healthy plants they grew smile and welcome the public to learn about sustainable gardening.

Earth Day is Everyday: Learn How Master Gardener Volunteers Are Growing Greener Communities

This Earth Day, we're celebrating the power of our volunteers to transform environmental stewardship into local action!The NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ program is a statewide network of…

An EMG volunteer of Durham County presents on pruning in front of a presentation screen that shows the gardening tool in front of a classroom of volunteers who are focused on learning.

2025 Annual Report Spotlights Volunteers' Commitment to Growth through Continuing Ed

Behind every expert gardening tip our volunteers share is a deep commitment to research-based horticultural science.In 2025, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers completed more than 58,300…

A Durham community member counts pollinators and records the number counted in a verdant demonstration garden for the 2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census .

See How Pollinator Census Participation Makes a Difference in the 2025 Annual Report

Can participating in community science help support pollinators? The answer is yes!The Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC) is a large-scale data-collection effort that helps scientists track…

Gloved hands planting a sapling; text: "National Volunteer Week April 20–26, 2025"

April 20 - 26 Is National Volunteer Week!

We celebrate National Volunteer Week to recognize and thank our more than 4,000 NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers for doing important work across our state. Our volunteers provide more…

2024 Extension Master Gardener program impact infographic

Annual Report Explores Our Volunteers' Growing Impact Across North Carolina

The 2024NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ annual report celebrates the contributions of Extension Master Gardener volunteers, highlighting the diversity of volunteer work across the state and…

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Have a Gardening Question?

If you’re a North Carolina resident with a question about your garden, lawn, or landscape, we can help!Ask Local Gardening Experts Use our Garden Help Directory to connect with Extension experts and…

Teresa Lowery in her home garden

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 volunteer in Forsyth County. Teresa's story is a…

Master Gardener volunteers offer free seed packets at the traveling seed bank at the Mount Holly Farmers Market.

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 during the year, the household was unable to acquire enough food to meet the needs of all…

Purple coneflower

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 home landscapes to protect them. In addition to planting pollinator-friendly plants that provide…