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Extension Master Gardener volunteers at the Joseph McDowell Greenway

Love Gardening? Share It With McDowell

Do you find yourself talking to your tomato plants? Do friends come to you for advice on their gardens? If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could spend more time in the garden AND give back to my…

Master Gardeners of McDowell County at Tomato Field Day 2021

Volun-FUN-Tastic: Learn About the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

The Extension Master Gardener℠ program can be a fun, rewarding experience. The first step in becoming an Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer (EMGV) in McDowell County is attending an information…

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Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale

The Master Gardeners of McDowell County will hold their 5th Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic Marion Tailgate Market, 67 West Henderson…

A 4-H volunteer helping a 4-Her fish

Celebrating Our Volunteers

As April rolls out, so does National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the countless individuals who selflessly dedicate their time and energy to making our communities better places to live. At…

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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 Garden for Community Good, nestled conveniently near the YMCA and medical complex, is…

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College Scholarship Opportunities for 2024

Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of McDowell County Scholarship We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help ease the pain, the Master…

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Invasive Plant Management in the Home Landscape

We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop on Invasive Plant Management in the Home Landscape, scheduled for March 21, 5 pm, at the McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion. The workshop…

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Historical Uses of Popular Culinary and Medicinal Herbs

The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of McDowell County and the Historic Carson House are pleased to present a program on "Historical Uses of Popular Culinary and Medicinal Herbs" This program…

Seeds

Grand Opening of Seed Share at the Marion Library

Come celebrate something new and excited for McDowell County gardeners and soon-to-be gardeners. The Grand Opening of the Seed Share at the Marion Library is set for Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m. to 1…

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Seed Share at the Marion Library

The Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of McDowell County along with many citizens who are passionate about seed saving and sharing have been working diligently on opening a seed library at the Marion…