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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview-East Chapel Hill HS Pollinator Garden
Three students at East Chapel Hill High School, Brooke, Julia and Danielle, and Environmental Science Teacher, Mr. Edward Kaybay, …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …