2022 Crop Protection School: Emerging Threats
The 74th Annual Crop Protection School will be held virtually on Thursday, December 1, 2022 using the Zoom platform. Please …
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.
Container Gardening Workshop
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County along with Settlemyre Nursery invite you to join a Container Gardening Workshop on …
Register Now! Plant ID Classes Begin October 10th
This fall, we will be holding four of our popular online Plant ID classes offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens! …
Elm Zigzag Sawfly Found in NC for the First Time
A new invasive insect has been spotted in North Carolina. In August 2022, the elm zigzag sawfly (Argidae: Aproceros leucopoda) …
Sourwood Honey Tasting Contest
Who loves sourwood honey? On September 8, 7 p.m., at Keeper’s Cut Meadery, 175 West Henderson Street, the public …
Saving Seeds in McDowell
The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the library is BOOKS. I do love …
Bradford Pear Bounty Back With Two Events This Fall
The Bradford Pear Bounty is back! After a successful inaugural event in April, NC’s Bradford Pear Bounty is coming …
Fermentation Program at the Senior Center
The program will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, at the McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding …
Backyard Composting Online Class
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the …
It's Almost Fair Time!
The countdown to the NC Mountain State Fair has begun. The backbone of any fair are the exhibits. It’s …
Progress With European Pepper Moth
European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a major, yet largely unrecognized, pest of nursery and greenhouse crops. This exotic …
Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share Program
Financial Assistance for Reducing Wildfire Risk During a wildfire all kinds of plant material can act as fuel for the …
Catawba River Clean Up at Greenlee Park
N.C. Cooperative Extension – McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be hosting a clean up of the Catawba …
Why Are My Beautiful Veggies Rotting?
Picture this…you go outside to pick that beautiful fruit only to find that it is rotten on the bottom. …
Ready to Make an Impact?
VOLUNTEER! Volunteers are the heart of N.C. Cooperative Extension. Volunteers are the key to our success. You, an existing or …
Scholarship Opportunities for 2022
We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help …
Be Patient When Planting Warm Season Veggies
Who’s excited to plant their tomatoes? I know I am, but I also know that it is too early …