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Learning to Use the Plant Toolbox

Did you know that there have been 9 million views on the NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox so far this year? It’s true. During Extension Master Gardener College 2022, Kathleen Moore,…

Stormwater Runoff Issues Solved With Mitch Woodward

Did you know that stormwater runoff from urban areas is the top pollution source in North Carolina? During Extension Master Gardener College 2022, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) volunteers…

Carteret County's basil downy mildew test plot.

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, and Davidson counties. So far, it’s primarily shown up on the…

seven leaves of basil with yellowing and brown spores

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 brown? Basil downy mildew (BDM) is a possible cause of these symptoms, but what can…

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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: the Extension Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition and an…

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 4,600 plant profiles, each featuring cultural requirements, suggested landscape uses, IPM…

People enjoying plants in different settings

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 volunteers supported the development and…

Connecting People With Plants

By connecting people with plants, Master Gardener℠ volunteers share the benefits of sustainable gardening with community members across North Carolina. These benefits include producing fresh fruits…

Two volunteers kneeling and planting seedlings in a garden bed beside a brick building

Promoting Pollinators and Native Plants

Pollinators are critical for fruitful gardens, productive farms, and healthy ecosystems, but pollinator populations are in decline in many areas because of habitat loss. One of the most effective…

four volunteers pose for photo in downtown Clinton, NC

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℠ volunteers are promoting and protecting pollinators to help farmers and home…