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 …
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.
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 …
Invasive Insect Activity Is Heating Up! See Them? Report Them!
The warm weather seems to be here to stay and with that, last year’s new invasive insect arrivals are …
The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member
The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …
Watch Out for These (Arthropod) Spring Home Invaders
Note: This post was originally published March 2021, and updated March 2023 Insects and other arthropods are feeling the warm …
2022 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review
OK I know it’s March, so I am going to blame a warm early season this year for our …
Free Webinar 1/24: Seasonal Maintenance of Major Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Please join Melissa Bell from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and John Lyttle, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent …
What’s in Store Climate-Wise for North Carolina
Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) College 2022 gave us a lot to think about. Especially after hearing Rebecca Ward’s opening …
Why Food Waste Matters
Did you know food scraps are the largest category of waste disposed of in landfills? During Extension Master Gardener℠ …
Learning to Use the Plant Toolbox
Did you know that there have been 9 million views on the NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox so …
2022 Crop Protection School: Emerging Threats
The 74th Annual Crop Protection School will be held virtually on Thursday, December 1, 2022 using the Zoom platform. Please …
Stormwater Runoff Issues Solved With Mitch Woodward
Did you know that stormwater runoff from urban areas is the top pollution source in North Carolina? During Extension …