Manage Bacterial Spot on Your Tomato Transplants
For vegetable growers (both commercial and home gardeners), springtime often brings to mind tomato transplants. However, sometimes diseases occur …
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.
NEW Edibles Course Starts March 22
NEW Course Offering! Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts: Identification and Use Register NOW March 22–May 3, 2021 July 12–August 23, 2021 October 18–November 22, …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
PLEASE NOTE: NC State University and local agencies (e.g. NCDA&CS) are not currently tracking species that are already known to exist …
Cinara Aphid - Early Christmas Visitors
This is an updated version of an older post from 2017. Apparently COVID isn’t stopping some insects from traveling and …
Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?
9/16/2020 – (Reviewed 8/28/2024) The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. …
Build Wildfire Resilience in McDowell
As fuels are building up, and droughts are getting more severe, wildfire managers, community leaders, and residents are concerned …
Highlights of COVID-19 Local Food Programming in McDowell
North Carolina Cooperative Extension – McDowell County Center has been highly responsive to the COVID-19 pandemic. By partnering with …
Adopt-a-Road Volunteer Safety Training August 31, 2020
Do you notice litter on the side of the road where you live, work, or play? Do you want …
Scavenger Hunt for Trees
Would you like to explore McDowell County and see some really Amazing Trees? Do you love the outdoors and …
Home Composting: Solutions for Organic Waste Disposal Webinar July 16, 2020
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. Would you believe me if …
Home Composting Video Series
This video series is meant to be a fun way of sharing information on home composting with families looking …
You Can Grow Your Own Food!
N.C. Cooperative Extension has the resources and know-how to increase your knowledge and skills in growing your own food. …
Vegetable Gardening 101
Many people are looking to meet their food needs with their own vegetable garden. For some, our parents did …
Great COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension has compiled resources on COVID-19 around agriculture, food, youth, health, and wellness, as well as other …
Organic Gardening for the Home Garden
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of McDowell County will have their monthly program meeting on Organic Gardening for the …
Old Fort Sugar Hill Rd. Clean Up March 7 2020
Volunteers are invited to help clean up a portion of Old Fort Sugar Hill Rd. near Old Fort. The Old …
Small Fruit Production Workshop
Craig Mauney, Area Specialized Agent–Small Fruits & Vegetables, will be conducting the Small Fruit Production Workshop, Thursday, February 13, …