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 …
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.
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 …
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …
Growers: Start Scouting in February for the Allium Leafminer
Last spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont noticed unusual problems with their allium crops, primarily bulb onions, …
Radish Roots and Greens Mellow When Cooked
Radishes have a pungent, peppery flavor that’s from compounds also present in mustard and horseradish. They’re often used to …
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 if not …
March Gardening Tips
Plants in Flower • Saucer Magnolia, Bradford Pear, Flowering Cherry, Forsythia, Star Magnolia, Breath-of-Spring (Winter Honeysuckle), Spirea, Flowering Quince, Carolina …
Are You Interested in Becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer?
Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer! Are you passionate about gardening and sharing your knowledge with others? The Caldwell County …
Prepare for a Bountiful Fall Garden: 5 Essential Steps
It is hard to picture fall when we’re right in the middle of summer, but now is the time …
The Hidden Heroes: Native Bees and Their Fascinating World
June is National Pollinator Month. In honor of this, let’s put the spotlight on North Carolina’s buzzing heroes- native …
Blueberry Pruning Field Day!
Join us for a hands-on pruning workshop led by NC State Blueberry Specialist, Bill Cline! Call 828-632-4451 to register. …
Pollinator Restoration Project at Lenoir Greenway
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Caldwell County has been busy this season! If you have walked or …
Join Us Out in the Garden!
It is inching closer and closer to springtime and with many gardeners, it’s that time of year when we …
New Year, New Skills- Become a Master Gardener!
With the new year in tow, you may have made yourself a resolution. One of those resolutions could be …
2023 Master Gardener Class
Join a network of passionate gardeners across the state who are dedicated to learning and sharing research-based information, enhancing …
What Can I Plant Instead of Grass?
At this time of year, homeowners are liming, seeding, weeding, and the list goes on with lawn care. Are …