Forestry Experts Want You to Watch Out for ‘Poolside Pests’
Original article written by Laura Oleniacz for NC State News, published May 25, 2021. If you’re planning to try to …
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.
Calico Scales About to Hatch!
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden - EMGV Radio: How to Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Durham County?
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener℠ Radio Show and Podcast How to Become an Extension Gardener Volunteer in Durham County. What …
Installing a New Package of Bees? Here's a New Tip to Improve Acceptance
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since annual losses have been hovering ~40% every year so …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Radio Podcast Featuring the NC Tomato Man - Craig LeHoullier
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast Tune in for expert advise on selecting and growing tomatoes …
It's Our Turn to Roll Up Our Sleeves
It’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t know COVID-19 existed. Now when people say “virus,” we know …
Roadside and Waterway Clean Up Safety Training
Do you notice litter on the side of the road where you live, work, or play? Do you want …
2021 Extension Gardener Training Series
The Extension Gardener classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices based on research-based …
A Wee Bit of Satisfaction in 2020
Just a wee bit of satisfaction when you use an ingredient for a dish that you grew from seed. …
Free Pesticide Collection Day 2020
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is …
The McDowell Mythbusters Minute
It’s 2020! In Extension, we have had to adapt to working in an environment where we have limited face …
Adopt-a-Road Volunteer Safety Training Webinar
Do you notice litter on the side of the road where you live, work, or play? Do you want …
Backyard Composting Basics Webinar
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. Would you believe me if …
Volunteers Remove Over 1,600 lbs of Trash
More than 50 volunteers participated in the Lake James Clean up and removed over 1,600 lbs of trash on …
Liming Your Lawn or Garden This Fall
Does your lawn or garden need lime? The answer to this question is a definite maybe. This is because …
Lake James Clean Up October 3, 2020
What: Lake James Clean Up 2020 When: Saturday 10/3/2020 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Hidden Cove Boat Launch 3657 NC-126, Nebo, …
McDowell Center Serves as a Drop-Off Site for Unsolicited Seeds
As you are aware, a lot of folks across the United States continue to receive China-sourced seed packets without …