Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County will hold their 5th Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale on Saturday, April 26 …
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.
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather
Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? …
Unleashing Your Green Thumb in Small Spaces
Ever dreamed of cultivating your own thriving garden but limited by space? Fear not! We invite you to embark …
NCDA Offers FREE Soil Testing & Services for WNC Through June 2025
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) is offering free services for counties affected …
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
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, …
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 …