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 …
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.
Not All Bugs Are Bad
It’s the time of year when plants are coming out of dormancy, but also bugs will be more …
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 …
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 …
Community Garden Coordination Meeting
We are hosting a meeting for new and experienced gardeners who plan to be involved in community and school …
Good Earth Gardening: A Garden Symposium Part I
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County have been working hard organizing Good Earth Gardening: A Garden Symposium. Good Earth …
Save the Date for 2022 Garden Symposium
Before your 2022 calendar fills up, please save the date for Good Earth Gardening, a garden symposium presented by …
Where to Buy Your Real Christmas Tree
We live at the foothills of the Fraser fir Christmas tree industry. From the NC Christmas Tree Association, here …
Adopt-a-Road Volunteer Safety Training Winter 2021
Do you notice litter on the side of the road where you live, work, or play? Do you want …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Cheryl Kearns-Magnolia Society International
Charles Murphy interviews Cheryl Kearns, Editor of both the newsletter and the Journal for the Magnolia Society International. Learn …
Spotted Lanternfly Found Less Than 20 Miles From NC
Note: On June 23, 2022 (6 months after this article was published), the spotted lanternfly was detected in North …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast Interview of Brie Arthur-Foodscaping
Learn more about Yardscaping as Harold Johnson interviews Brie Arthur about her garden with an incredible mixture of landscape …
Online Plant ID Classes, Beginning October 11
NC Extension Gardener, in partnership with Longwood Gardens, is offering four outstanding, online, asynchronous plant ID classes beginning on …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …