2025 Cicadas Are Here in WNC
Periodical Cicada Brood XIV, which is a seventeen-year cicada, will emerge (and have been spotted already) in Western North …
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2025 Spring Fling Plant Sale, May 10
Mark your calendar and get ready for the 2025 Spring Fling Plant Sale, sponsored by the Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers …
Garden Chores in May
VEGETABLES Asparagus – To help plants establish strong root systems do not harvest spears the first year. Begin lightly harvesting …
Replanting Streams and Riverbanks
Many streams and riverbanks, scoured by flood waters created by Helene, remain bare and vulnerable to future rain or …
Protecting Your Home & Landscape From Fire
You may ask “How safe are we from wildfire?” when a statewide fire ban has been posted as of …
Garden Chores in April
VEGETABLES *Wait several days following a rain to work or turn the soil. *When planning the vegetable garden, Avoid planting related …
Last Frost in the Garden?
A 70 degree day in March or April does not mean it’s time to plant tomatoes! We are not …
Got Questions about Your Garden? Call Us!
NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers are available to help diagnose and answer questions about your garden and landscape …
Garden Chores in March
VEGETABLES Mulch garlic and asparagus well to prevent early competing weeds from invading the beds. Early- to mid-March plant English and …
Free Streambank Repair Workshops Offered in February
Attendees will learn how to protect and improve the natural environment of streams by stabilizing a streambank. NC State …
2025 School Garden Grants Application Period Opens February 3
Do you know a school that would benefit from a monetary grant and hands-on support from the Extension Master …
Garden Chores in February
VEGETABLES * Check your seed supply before ordering more. Seeds more than a couple of years old should probably be …