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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…

Six sets of hands holding seedlings

Six Ways to Celebrate Extension Master Gardener Volunteers During National Volunteer Week!

April 21 - 27 is National Volunteer Week!National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate the important work volunteers do in our communities. Across our state, over 4,000 NC State Extension…

A group of Master Gardener volunteers pose for a picture beside a colorful banner.

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 working under the leadership of Extension professionals in…

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…

Tomato harvest

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 of us have discovered, pests and diseases can make growing a bountiful tomato crop in…

Three women display award plaques.

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 for their exceptional work in gardening education…

Carteret County's basil downy mildew test plot.

Planting Basil? NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Recommend These Varieties!

Are you eager to serve caprese salad made with basil harvested from your own garden? Good news! Now that spring is here and the threat of frost is over, it’s time to plant sweet basil. This easy to…

Rebecca Ward

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 keynote address. Rebecca is the Assistant State Climatologist with the…

Rhonda Sherman with composting barrels

Why Food Waste Matters

Did you know food scraps are the largest category of waste disposed of in landfills? During Extension Master Gardener℠ College 2022, volunteers with the NC State Extension Master Gardener (EMG)…