Early Spring 2022 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
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.
Register Now for a Spring Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in mid-May! The garden features over 225 …
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 …
High Country Seed and Plant Swap
On Saturday, April 9, 2022, all aspiring and practicing area gardeners are invited to the Ashe County Farmers Market …
Joro Spider Not as Scary as It Looks
Similar to murder hornets in 2020, the Joro spider is having its five minutes of fame! Recent headlines across …
Extension Master Gardener Information and Orientation Session
An Extension Master Gardenersm Information and Orientation Session will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. …