Progress With European Pepper Moth
European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a major, yet largely unrecognized, pest of nursery and greenhouse crops. This exotic …
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.
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 …
Register Now for Summer Plant ID Classes!
Join us for two plant ID classes this summer, offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens! The classes run from …
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 …
It's a Spring Fling Plant Sale
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County will hold their 2nd Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale on Saturday, April 23 …
Not All Bugs Are Bad
It’s the time of year when plants are coming out of dormancy, but also bugs will be more …
Joro Spider Not as Scary as It Looks
Similar to murder hornets in 2020, the Joro spider is having its five minutes of fame! Recent headlines across …
Self-Paced, Online Plant ID Classes Beginning March 21!
NC Extension Gardener is pleased to be partnering with Longwood Gardens, one of the premier botanical gardens in the …
Good Earth Gardening: A Garden Symposium Part III
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County have been working hard organizing Good Earth Gardening: A Garden Symposium. Good Earth …
Tomato Disease Diagnostic Video Series
Anyone who grows tomatoes in North Carolina, from homeowners to commercial growers, eventually finds their crop is affected by …
Extension at the Table
NC A&T Small Farms Week Annual Food Drive Our office is collecting canned foods, but not just any canned foods. …
Good Earth Gardening: A Garden Symposium Part II
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County have been working hard organizing Good Earth Gardening: A Garden Symposium. Good Earth …
Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share Program
Mountain Valley Resource Conservation & Development Council’s Mitigation Cost-Share Assistance Program offers 50% reimbursement for residents within an 8-county …
Backyard Composting Basics Online
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the …