Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
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.
April Gardening Tips
Plants in Flower • Flowering cherry, Redbud, Ajuga Weigela, Bloodroot, Columbine, Bleeding heart, Pieris, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Trillium, Anemone, Azaleas Fertilizing • Fertilize shrubs …
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden
By the time springtime rolls around many folks are itching to get back into their gardens and start cleaning …
Western NC Annual Planting Calendar
Western North Carolina is a wonderful place to garden. Almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown …
March Gardening Tips
Plants in Flower • Saucer Magnolia, Bradford Pear, Flowering Cherry, Forsythia, Star Magnolia, Breath-of-Spring (Winter Honeysuckle), Spirea, Flowering Quince, Carolina …