The Plant Toolbox Has More Links You Can Use
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, in partnership with the Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center, recently updated …
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.
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 …
Extension Volunteer Provides Well-Seasoned Gardening Advice
Avron Upchurch is a couple of hours into his shift at the N.C. Cooperative Extension booth at the Sanford …
Yellow-Legged Hornet Found in Georgia
As if we needed another large wasp to strike fear in residents of the US, the state of Georgia …
Counting Pollinators for a Cause
North Carolinians can play an important role in protecting their food supply by participating in the first statewide pollinator …
One Year of Spotted Lanternfly in NC
Last month, we reached a milestone one year since spotted lanternfly was detected in North Carolina. The first active …
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 …
NC State Turf Diagnostic Lab Major Changes
Effective July 1, 2023, the NC State Turfgrass Diagnostics Lab will initiate some new policies and changes. We are excited …
Join Us for a Global Celebration of 'World Therapeutic Horticulture Day' on May 18!
Join us for a global celebration of ‘World Therapeutic Horticulture Day’ on the 18th of May. The day is …
Tomato Seed Recall for Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was detected on some tomato seeds from a seed company called Fruition Seeds …
Our State Stories Shine Spotlight on Extension Programs Statewide
With more than 1,000 experts and 101 local centers in every county and the Qualla Boundary, N.C. Cooperative Extension …
The Blues Brothers: Warm-Season Lawns in NC
Zoysiagrass rejoins with its brother centipedegrass after being released from winter dormancy, but the duo has just days to …