Cooperative Extension Service

Cyndi Lauderdale

Extension Agent,
Commerical Ornamental and Home Horticulture;
including ornamentals, turf,
fruit and vegetables.

Responsibilities:

To provide research-based information in horticulture. Clientele may attain information through seminars, symposiums, classes, brochures, lectures, one-on-one consultations, and telephone.

Wilson Botanical Gardens

1806 S. Goldsboro Street
Open daily from dawn until dusk
"Growing in Wilson . . . one plant at a time"

Wilson Botanical Gardens

Wilson Botanical Gardens

Cyndi's Gardening Column

Printed weekly in the Monday Wilson Daily Times.

Gardening Newspaper Article

Plant of the Month

Wilson County Master Gardener Volunteers

Gardening Hotline Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-3 PM
252-237-0113

To send an E-Mail message: wilsonmastergardener@hotmail.com

The Wilson County Master Gardener Volunteers (WCMGV's) are trained gardeners who volunteer service to the Cooperative Extension Service through public speaking, answering home horticulture calls, and maintaining demonstration gardens.

To become a WCMGV call, write, or email at the address stated below.

Wilson County Master Gardener Volunteer Homepage

Wilson County Master Gardener Volunteer Speaker's Bureau

Master Gardener Newsletter - This newsletter keeps the local Wilson County Master Gardener Volunteers updated on projects and pest alerts.

Plant Problem Solver

Wilsonian Gardener Newsletter - This newsletter is written for the Wilson home gardener. Articles are written for the local climate.

Wilson County Green Association

The Wilson County Green Association (WCGA) is a group of landscape maintenance professionals, nursery growers, and others who work in the green industry. Monthly educational meetings are held, an annual tour, and opportunities to network with others in the green industry.

For more information on the WCGA use the address or telephone number listed below or print off this Membership Application.

Green Association Newsletter - This newsletter keeps the Green Association up-to-date on meetings and where recertification pesticides credits are being offered.

Green Industry Newsletter This newsletter is updated by season to keep landscapers and nurserymen aware of pest problems and when to preform gardening practices such as pruning.

Experience & Education:

Extension Agent, Horticulture in Wilson County, North Carolina 1995 - Present

Intern - Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida 1994

Horticultural Assistant - Kennett Square Golf and County Club, Kennett Square, PA - 1991

Horticultural Assistant - Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA - 1987-1993

Graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor's degree in Plant Science with an emphasis in Ornamental Horticulture, 1993

Graduated from Auburn University with a Master's degree in Horticulture with a Minor in Environmental Science.

Cyndi is married to Danny Lauderdale, Horticulture Extension Agent in neighboring Pitt County. They garden with their two sons and an eleven year old Golden Retriever, Peaches.

To send an E-Mail message: cynthia_lauderdale@ncsu.edu

U.S. Mail: Cyndi Lauderdale
Extension Agent, Horticulture
1806 South Goldsboro Street
Wilson, NC 27893-8508
Phone: (252)237-0113
Fax: (252)237-0114

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This page was created by Cyndi Lauderdale, Extension Agent, Horticulture.

Last revised on 4/14/05.