Engaging Youth During Remote Learning: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action
Remote learning during the pandemic denied children the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities Extension Master Gardener volunteers typically offer in partnership w … Continue Reading
View ArticleHelping Others Grow: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action
Restrictions on gatherings have not deterred Master Gardener volunteers and Extension agents from delivering science-based education and gardening advice during the pandemic. … Continue Reading
View ArticleAnnual Report Features Stories of Resilience
Download the 2020 annual report (pdf)The most recent Extension Master Gardenerprogramannual reportcelebrates Master Gardener volunteers for theirefforts to educate and connect … Continue Reading
View ArticlePlant Disease and Insect issues in Your Yard in April
APRILStart Video Join Entomologist, Dr. Matt Bertone, and Plant Pathologist, Mike Munster to explore insects and plant diseases found in the garden in April.Additional videos … Continue Reading
View ArticleBecome an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!
NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers:CONNECT PEOPLE TO PLANTSTEACH GARDENING BEST PRACTICES TO MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITYSHARE THE LATEST RESEARCH-BASED RECOMMENDATIO … Continue Reading
View ArticleSeven Ways You Can Celebrate National Volunteer Week With Us!
National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate the important work volunteers do in our communities. Across our state, over 3,000 Master Gardener volunteers work alo … Continue Reading
View ArticlePlant Identification Tools and Resources
With the arrival of spring, more of us are getting outside to enjoy the pleasant weather and new life budding and blooming all around us. Now is a great time to hone your natu … Continue Reading
View ArticleTHANK YOU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers!!
A Vibrant Shout Out to all of the amazing, talented, energetic, generous, enthusiastic Extension Master Gardener volunteers across the state!!! In addition to the important wo … Continue Reading
View ArticleGrowing Tomatoes at Home
Tomatoes are not the easiest vegetable to grow, but with some guidelines and best gardening techniques you can improve your chances of producing that perfectly ripe, luscious … Continue Reading
View ArticleMaster Gardener Volunteers Tend to the Community
During the height of the pandemic, many more families experienced food insecurity. As a result, the community gardens tended by Extension Master Gardener volunteers served as … Continue Reading
View ArticleThe Carolina Backyard Naturalist Program
North Carolina is growing at twice the rate of the national average, with a projected population of 10.5 million by 2020, making the state the ninth-largest in the country. Gr … Continue Reading
View ArticleLearn More About Insects, Diseases, and Weeds Found in Your Yard in June
JUNEWatch VideoJoin Entomologist, Dr. Matt Bertone, and Plant Pathologist, Mike Munster to explore insects and plant diseases found in the garden in June.Additional videos fro … Continue Reading
View ArticleComing Again to a Garden Near You: Basil Downy Mildew
From Caprese salad to pesto to fresh basil on a burger, sweet basil (Ocimum sp.) is one of summers culinary delights. But for many gardeners, a sneaky fungal-like organism kno … Continue Reading
View ArticleLearn to Grow a Food Forest in Your Backyard!!
Join this FREE virtual panel presentation by experts in agroecology and permaculture on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 6 p.m. to learn about food forests and design ideas for sma … Continue Reading
View ArticleOnline Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these funonline, asynchronous classesthatNC State Extension Gardene … Continue Reading
View ArticleAn Overview of the Extension Gardener Programs
Check out this 48-minute video overview on the NC State Extension Consumer and Community Garden program. There are three 15 minute segments to learn about the variety of progr … Continue Reading
View ArticleWhat Can I Plant for Privacy?
Evergreen plants can create a living hedge to help homeowners add privacy to their yards. At the same time they can provide many additional benefits like food and habitat for … Continue Reading
View ArticleLearn more about insects and disease in your yard in August.
AugustWatch VideoJoin Entomologist, Dr. Matt Bertone, and Plant Pathologist, Mike Munster to explore insects and plant diseases found in the garden in April.Additional videos … Continue Reading
View ArticleCommunity & School Gardening Job Opportunity Coming to Guilford County Soon!!
It may take several weeks to post the job opening for anExtension Agent, Community and School Gardens in Guilford County.It will be listed on theNC State Extension Job Opportu … Continue Reading
View ArticleFunding to Support Native Plant & Pollinator Gardens, and Natural Plant...
The North Carolina Native Plant Society provides funding (up to $1,000) for community organizations to:install native plant or pollinator gardens,restore and maintain natural … Continue Reading
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