Backyard Composting Basics
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the …
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.
Agricultural Advisory Board Member Needed
The Agricultural Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Board. The purpose of the Board is …
The Hemlock and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
Hemlocks are magnificent evergreen trees that play a crucial role in the ecosystems of North America. Hemlocks have graceful, …
Tabernacle Community Garden Work Days
Join us at the Tabernacle Community Garden for one of our garden work days. The garden is located in …
Hemlock Treatment Demonstration
Attention Hemlock Owners! The Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive …
Celebrating Our Volunteers
As April rolls out, so does National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the countless individuals who selflessly dedicate …
Backyard Composting Basics
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the …
Lake James Clean Up Spring 2024
N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be coordinating the annual Lake James clean up on …
Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County will hold their 4th Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale on Saturday, April 13 …
Soil Sampling and Analysis
Healthy soil is literally the foundation of successful gardening. The first step in cultivating a healthy soil is having …
Garden Beds Available: Rent Your's Today
Are you ready to embrace the joy of gardening in a thriving community setting? Look no further! The Community …
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 …
Make Your Garden a Haven for Moths
Moths are the unsung heroes of plant pollination. On a worldwide scale, there are twice as many species of …
Garden for the Birds With the Plant Toolbox
You can select plants for your garden that attract and support our feathered friends. The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox …
Surprise the Plant Lover in Your Life With the Perfect Gift...
…the gift of knowledge! Do you still need to pick out the perfect gift for your favorite plant nerd (or …
A Monarch Bed and Breakfast in Denton, NC
Have you ever wanted to raise Monarch butterflies? How about 237 monarchs released from your very own fingertips? Well, …
The Plant Toolbox Has More Links You Can Use
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, in partnership with the Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center, recently updated …