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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…

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…

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…

field of sunflowers, one wearing a disposable face mask and sun hat

Helping Others Grow: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action

Restrictions on gatherings have not deterred Master Gardener℠ volunteers and Extension agents from delivering science-based education and gardening advice during the pandemic. Over the past year,…

Meeting Community Needs: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action

The pandemic increased food insecurity and disrupted traditional food distribution systems. Reduced access to fresh produce left many in need and others eager to learn how to grow their own fruits…

Astrid Ewing presenting a copy of the NC Extension Gardener Handbook to the Hendersonville Public Library

Master Gardener Volunteers Donating Handbooks to Public Libraries

This national award-winning book was developed especially for Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers and home gardeners and is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and…