Homegrown and Homemade Contest
Did you create, bake, grow, or preserve something awesome during quarantine? Show it off at our virtual Homegrown and …
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.
Largest Watermelon / Pumpkin Contests
The end of summer and the beginning of fall is time for watermelon and pumpkin harvests. After you’ve spent …
Cut Flower Bouquet Contest
Creating cut flower bouquets is a fun, educational, and creative way to spend time outdoors. This activity can be …
Azalea Caterpillars
If you notice large sections of your azaleas that are virtually stripped of leaves there is a good chance …
Spider Mites
Identification Several species of warm and cool-season Spider mites call eastern North Carolina home. Spider mites are small, no bigger …
New Extension Resources
While the gathering restrictions associated with COVID-19 may have put a damper on face to face Cooperative Extension programming, …
Unsolicited Seed Shipments
You may have recently seen news reports of people all across the country receiving unsolicited seed packages from China. …
Insect Management
Insect Management: Organic and Least Toxic Insecticide Options in the Home Garden Home gardeners put a lot of time, effort, …
Plant of the Month - July 2020
PLANT OF THE MONTH Gardenia jasminoides Nothing says summer in the south like the fragrant blooms of Gardenia. One sniff and …
2020 Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Certification Training
UPDATE: Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the 2020 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer certification training class will be held exclusively via Zoom. …
Time to Prune Hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas that bloom on “old wood” Hydrangeas are a bold, bright, and beautiful way to add color and texture to …