Don't Miss Gardening Outside the Lines: Join Us in April
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of McDowell County is hosting a garden symposium, …
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.
Washing Bird Feeders
As I age, I find time to smell the roses. But not only do I stop to smell the …
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …
Backyard Composting Basics
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the …
Keep McDowell Beautiful Greatest American Clean Up Planning Lunch
The Greatest American Clean Up’s goal is to remove 25 billion pieces of litter from parks, waterways, and public spaces …
Tabernacle Community Garden Planning Meeting 2025
The N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center “Keep McDowell Beautiful” program will facilitate the planning meeting for the Tabernacle Community …
Ditch the Diet, Embrace the Local: A New Year's Resolution
Tired of the same old “lose weight” resolutions that fizzle out faster than a New Year’s Eve sparkler? …
Backyard Composting Basics
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the …
Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox has always been the go-to site for photos of cultivated plants, both native and …
Volunteer Litter Clean Up Safety Training
Do you notice litter on the side of the road where you live, work, or play? Do you want …
Debris Removal Info for McDowell County
Updates and additional information will be available on the McDowell County Website. As of February 10 2025, the U.S. Army …
Living Soil: The Foundation to Nutrient Dense Foods
Mr. Kevin Krause will be presenting on living soil. His goal is to educate everyone on how to grow …
Kale Yeah! from a Kale Convert
I’ve never been a fan of kale. I wasn’t embarrassed to let people know. Heck, I was most likely …
Shelton Leadership Forum Viewing Party
NCCE_McDowell Center is partnering with the Shelton Leadership Center at NC State to host a viewing party for the …
The Root of the Problem: Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberries
Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …
The Plant Toolbox Is Your Houseplant Headquarters
Indoor gardeners can find more of their favorite plants in the Extension Horticulture Plant Toolbox. Across the US, interest …