Master Gardener Volunteers Help Grow Gardening Resources
Thanks to contributions from many Master Gardener℠ volunteers, two great resources are now available to gardeners and horticultural educators: …
Caroline Richardson, M.S.
Former Program Assistant - Extension Master Gardener ProgramCaroline is no longer active in Extension
Recent Posts by Caroline Richardson, M.S.
Plant These Instead!
“Plant These Instead” highlights alternatives to invasive or problem-prone species commonly planted in southern landscapes. This feature of the Plants, …
Plant Toolbox Keeps Getting Better With Help From Master Gardener Volunteers
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox is a one-stop shop for plant information that contains more than 4,600 plant profiles, each …
Master Gardener Volunteers Help Grow Online Gardening Courses
NC State Extension offers a growing number of self-paced, non-credit online courses in plant identification and therapeutic horticulture. Master Gardener …
Connecting People With Plants
By connecting people with plants, Master Gardener℠ volunteers share the benefits of sustainable gardening with community members across North …
Promoting Pollinators and Native Plants
Pollinators are critical for fruitful gardens, productive farms, and healthy ecosystems, but pollinator populations are in decline in many …
Protecting Pollinators in Sampson County
Attracting pollinators requires choosing the right plants and providing undisturbed habitat. Photo by Ann Butler, Master Gardener volunteer, Sampson …
Choosing Plants for Your Landscape? Plant These Instead
This special segment offered as part of the Plants, Pests and Pathogens webinar series highlights alternatives to invasive or problem-prone …