Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Solve a Stormwater Problem
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Orange County recently received the 2020 Search For Excellence Award in the Demonstration Garden category …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?
9/16/2020 – The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. The reason …
Learn to Grow: Be Careful when Buying Pesticides
Marketing has long since taken over the pesticide industry. Popular brand names that were associated with one particular pesticide …
Congratulations 2020 Search for Excellence Recipients!
Search for Excellence recognizes outstanding Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer (EMGV) group projects that result in significant learning. We received 15 …
Learn to Grow: Integrated Approaches for Managing Garden Pests, pt. 3
Over the past few weeks we have discussed the basic tenants of IPM and the cultural, mechanical, and biological …
Flat Rock Playhouse Garden Inspires and Educates
Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Henderson County have provided a beautiful resource for horticultural information on the grounds of …
Learn to Grow: Integrated Approaches for Managing Garden Pests, pt. 2
We are continuing on our IPM journey this week with a discussion of mechanical and biological controls for home …
Learn to Grow: Integrated Approaches for Managing Garden Pests
Arguably the biggest issue in any lawn, ornamental landscape, or vegetable garden is pest problems. Whether it be from …
Learn to Grow: Caterpillars as Big as Popsicles!
The coolest thing about being a Master Gardener℠ volunteer is that friends are always asking you gardening questions. And …
Extension Gardener--Learn to Grow: Oily Organic Insecticides
Two very powerful organic insecticides made from different oils are available to homeowners. Here are some notes about their …