Junior Master Gardeners Interest Meeting
Join us to learn about the Junior Master Gardener® program of North Carolina (grades 3-8) that engages youth in …
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June/July Gardening Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Gardening Newsletter, packed full of upcoming events and …
USDA Supports Specialty Crops Producers With Direct Payments for Losses Due to COVID-19
As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will provide up …
Interest Meeting for the 4-H Junior Master Gardener Program
Join us to learn about Junior Master Gardeners (grades 3-8) that engages youth in “hands-on” group and individual learning …
Fall 2020 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Extension Gardener – Zoom Style
Enjoying being out of doors while working from home? Need something to do to get outside? Have questions or …
Growing Young Gardeners
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Buncombe County Show Us How Hands-on gardening experiences in childhood can cultivate a life-long appreciation …
Protect Ground Nesting Bees
Ground bee covered with pollen resting on a leaf. Photo: SD Frank Ground bees are active throughout central NC. Ground bees …
Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
Helping Neighbors Grow and Thrive
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Chatham County Show Us How Chatham County is a rapidly growing community. Over the past decade, …
April/May Gardening Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Gardening Newsletter, packed full of information and …
Horticulture Therapy in Stressful Times
“Gardening is the greatest tonic and therapy a human being can have. Even if you have only a tiny piece …
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Updates 3/21/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update Prepared by Mark Hoffmann (Small Fruits Extension Specialist) and Xiaonan Shi (MS Student, Department of Horticulture) 3/21/2020: As …
Growing Ginger at Home
The ginger plant (Zingiber officinale) is grown for its spicy, flavorful taste. The active ingredient in ginger is called …
Soil Sets the Stage for Sustainable Gardening
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Cabarrus County Show Us How At their booth at the Cabarrus County Fair, Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) …
Training Expands Sustainable Landscaping Knowledge
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Watauga County Show Us How From the NC coast to the mountains and everywhere in between, …
Making STEM Come Alive
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Wilson County Show Us How Extension Master Gardener volunteers at the Wilson Botanical Gardens have created …
February/March Gardening Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Gardening Newsletter, packed full of upcoming events and …
EMG Program 2019 Annual Report
In 2019, 3,315 Master Gardener℠ volunteers: Directly reached 370,338 North Carolinians; Volunteered 229,687 hours, equivalent to 110 full-time positions; Provided volunteer service time …
Master Gardener Volunteer Service Touches Many
Master Gardener℠ volunteer of Henderson County Pat Newcomer and two friends found a new way to teach those who may be …
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