Smart Watering in the Garden
In the hot summer months, we often focus on watering to keep our plants in the landscape and garden …
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.
February Gardening Tips
During the winter season we gardeners usually do not spend much time outside in our gardens. However, it won’t …
February Is the Time to Prune Muscadine Grapes
It is that time of the year again to begin many pruning chores in the landscape and garden. One …
Care for Cold Damaged Plants
From lows in the teens to highs in the 70s almost a week later, the temperatures have been fluctuating …
Successfully Grow Fruit Trees in Your Garden
With the start of the New Year, many of us have New Year resolutions to get healthy, lose weight, …
January Gardening Tips
As the holiday season is now behind us, many gardeners begin to dream of warm spring days when we …
How to Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
Do you have an interest in learning more about gardening? Would you like to meet and share with other …
Plan Next Year's Garden by Ordering Seeds
During the winter season, gardeners are usually longing for more daylight and warmer temperatures so we can enjoy time …
December Gardening Tips
In December our minds are probably more on preparing for the holidays than working in the garden. If you …
Holiday Cacti Provides Color During the Holiday Season
You don’t typically think of cacti blooming at Christmas time, but the Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti offers exotic flowers …
Plant Bulbs This Fall for Spring Flowers
Many of us incorporate spring-flowering bulbs into our landscapes to enjoy seeing the first colors of spring. However, the …
Time to Bring Houseplants Indoors
Usually when we start hearing about cold temperatures around late October, people begin asking when they need to move …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …