Growing Self-Sufficiency: Extension Volunteers Support Seed Libraries in North Carolina
Did you know that 13.5 million American households were food insecure in 2021? This means that at some time …
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.
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Assist Pollinator Research
As the perils facing pollinators continue to rise, many people want to know what they can do in their …
Extension Volunteers Trial NC State Disease-Resistant Tomato Varieties
Tomatoes are one of our most popular vegetables and the pride of many gardeners’ summer vegetable patch. As many …
Open Cross-County Horticulture Position
We are hiring! This two county position will be responsible for Horticulture in Hoke and Scotland Counties. Head to the Careers …
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Honored for Excellence in Gardening Education
The International Master Gardener Search for Excellence program recently honored NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers from Durham County …
Scotland County Master Gardener's Spring Plant Sale 4/29/23
The weather is finally fair and its time for our annual Spring Plant Sale! Come out and see us …
Free Webinar 1/24: Seasonal Maintenance of Major Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Please join Melissa Bell from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and John Lyttle, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent …
Pecans - A Southern Tradition
One of the most common and valuable trees you see around farmsteads and homes is the pecan tree. Pecan …
Fruits and Berries You Can Successfully Grow
Come join us and learn the types of fruits and berries you can grow in our area! This is …
Living Landscapes - Native Perennial Flowers
Join us to learn more about trees and shrubs and how they can be the backbone of your landscape. …
Plants for Living Landscapes - Trees and Shrubs
Join us to learn more about trees and shrubs and how they can be the backbone of your landscape. …
2022 Extension Gardener Workshop Series
Extension Gardener classes are a series of lectures and hands-on workshops for home and community gardeners about how to …
Starting Your Vegetable Garden
Are you interested in starting a vegetable garden but don’t know where to start? The Hoke County office of …
From Seed to Salsa: Raising Tomatoes
Are you interested in raising tomatoes and want to learn more? The Scotland County Extension Service is having a …
Raised Bed Gardening
Tired of sitting on the ground as you weed and work in the garden? Join us for a free …
Plants for Pollinators and Birds
Join us for a free class open to the public! Learn how to make your landscape more attractive to …
Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Planning Your Vegetable Garden Thursday, October 14, 2021 10 a.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension of Hoke County 645 East Palmer St. Raeford This is a free …
Fruits & Berries Workshop
Fruits and Berries That You Can Successfully Grow Thursday, October 7, 2021 10 a.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension of Hoke County 645 East Palmer St. …
The Good, the Bad, and the Lovely: Arthropods on a Horticulture Farm
Learn about beneficial and pest arthropods and how to manage them from two enthusiastic entomologists, Nancy Power and Robby …
Fall Gardening Class
Are you interested in learning how to prepare your ornamental garden for the winter? Do you have a few …
Scotland County 4-H Grows Here
The Scotland County 4-H gardening club kicked off Earth Day on April 22, 2021, by learning about the importance …
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 …
Gardeners, It’s Time to Start Your Seeds
It’s that time of year when the seed catalogs start arriving in the mail. The glossy photos of veggies …