April to-Do List
By: Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer There is a song “April is the Cruelest Month” which can apply …
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.
A Rose by Any Other Name
By Eleanor Moyer – Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer I ran into my rose expert at the grocery last summer …
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
Garden to-Do List March
by Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener℠ Clay County Volunteer Reseed or resod lawns through mid-month. Begin pre-emergent weed control on lawns and …
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Starting Your Own Vegetable Garden
Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding experience, providing fresh, healthy produce right from your backyard. If you’re …
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden
By the time springtime rolls around many folks are itching to get back into their gardens and start cleaning …
Garden Chores for February
by Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer Here it is the middle of February, but after our brief spring-like …
2025 Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale
Come on out to Extension Master Gardener℠ of Clay County Annual Spring Plant Sale. The sale will be May 2-3, …
Terrarium
by Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer I am not the only one who did not want to return …
Introducing 2025 Extension Master Gardener Interns
Back Row: Stephen Mesimer, Gail Kucharik, Martin Karmar, Connie Brown, Aline Conley.Front Row: Sharon Del Dianco, Militza Arias, Jessica Dixon, …